Paralegal Assistant
Full-Time Posted: August 18, 2026The work involves performing paralegal duties in a county department or other local municipal office.
- Classification Type:
- Full-Time
- Salary (Grade):
- $53,649 (27W) Plus Excellent Benefits
Description
The work involves performing paralegal duties in a county department or other local municipal office. The incumbent works under the supervision of attorneys who assign work and projects. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of tasks, that while not requiring the skills of an attorney, nevertheless, entail the application of limited legal procedures and research techniques, to facilitate the preparation and checking of legal documents and matters for litigation. Depending upon the department or municipality involved, the incumbent’s specific duties may vary within the broad framework of paralegal skills. Supervision may be exercised over the work of others depending on assignment. The incumbent performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
- Possession of Bachelor’s Degree; OR
- Possession of Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies; OR
- Possession of Associate’s Degree AND two (2) years of experience providing clerical support to an attorney; OR
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND four (4) years of experience* providing clerical support to an attorney.
Notes
- Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
- Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.
How To Apply
To apply, go to https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps and create an account. Then you can apply to whichever position(s) you are interested in.
If you have any questions please reach out to CivilService@oneidacountyny.gov or call the Personnel office at 315-798-5726
Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer.
*If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 7th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.
