Paralegal Assistant (NYHELP Program) Vacancy (Public Defender-Criminal)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Defender -Criminal

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Paralegal Assistant (NYHELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE : Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE) : $53,649 (27W) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida -portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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 QUALIFICATION S: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:

(A) Possession of Bachelor's Degree; OR

(B) Possession of Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies; OR

(C) Possession of Associate's Degree AND two (2) years of experience providing clerical support to an attorney; OR

(D) 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:

1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred, if qualifying under (A) , (B), or (C) .
2. 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 educa tional 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.
3. Possession of a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from a program accredited by the New York State Education Department may be substituted for four (4) years of experience .
4. Verifiable part -time experience will be pro -rated toward meeting full -time experience requirements.

Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer

If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up at the Oneida County Office Building (Utica, NY ) in the Personnel Department . You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315 -798-5726.

Issued: 06/03/2026