Permanent appointment: Reachable on the Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 eligible list OR eligible to transfer.
Provisional appointment:
Either 1. an associate’s or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices;
Or 2. completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices;
Or 3. two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts. Examples of acceptable experience includes but are not limited to: experience with substantial responsibility for communicating with debtors by telephone and in writing to collect debts; communicating with clients by telephone and in writing; locating debtors through skip tracing or other means; calculating debts which may include various interest amounts, service and/or penalty charges; adjusting accounts where necessary; and negotiating debt payment schedules;
Or 4.two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant.
Note: Provisional appointments are made pending an exam and will be revoked if the selected candidate is not immediately reachable on the eligible list resulting from the next holding of the exam.
Duties Description The General Recoveries Unit of the Civil Recoveries Bureau is charged with recouping money owed to a variety of state agencies. Cases handled by General Recoveries Unit (GRU) include bridge damage cases, property damage claims, and enforcement of unpaid fines or penalties assessed by executive agencies. In addition to processing hundreds of routine matters, the unit’s staff litigate complex and novel matters involving substantial debts owed to the state.
DUTIES:
• Maintain a caseload of collection cases.
• Identify debts to be collected.
• Locate and contact debtors; arrange payment schedules.
• Refer cases for litigation.
• Respond to inquiries from debtor, client agency, attorneys, bureau staff or third parties. Answer questions, including debtor obligations, consequences of non-payment (legal action, judgment enforcement).
• Gather information and documentation, assisting in legal research.
• Assist staff attorney in case preparation.
• Determine that all monies have been properly credited to account. Gather evidence, when appropriate, needed to substantiate cancellation of debt.
• Ensure the financial and legal accuracy of account from inception through closing.
• Search for, locate and identify assets belonging to debtor for use in judgment enforcement.
• Send written correspondence by selecting and modifying bureau forms or by creating response when forms are not appropriate.
• Prepare judgment, post-judgment enforcement and discovery papers for attorney signature.
• Become familiar with Silvercar, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft ACCESS, LEXIS and other bureau case management packages.
• Upon request, send updates of accounts to defendants. Investigate discrepancies between unit records and client records. Become familiar with accrual of interest, collection fees, and other costs which may be added to account.
• Prepare case closing paperwork, when appropriate.
• Review weekly and monthly reports for appropriate action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Bureau
Telephone 5187762500
Fax
Email Address hr.recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the Attorney General, Human Resources Managment Bureau
The Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should email their cover letter and resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please put CCPS1- #142351 the subject line.