Legal Assistant for NY CREATES, FRMC, and FSMC - SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Company: SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Location: Rensselaer
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: Albany, NY
Category: Administrative
Posted On: Tue May 10 2022
Job Description:
The successful candidate will provide paralegal type support to the
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel and staff for
three private not-for-profit corporations, including New York
Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering
and Science ("NY CREATES"), Fuller Road Management Corporation
("FRMC") and Fort Schuyler Management Corporation ("FSMC"). The
position will primarily focus on corporate, legal and business
work, including providing assistance with the drafting and filing
of contracts and leases and management of other general real
estate, record retention and corporate governance matters. The
successful candidate also will assist with Board-related duties and
tasks related to the Board of NY CREATES, FRMC and FSMC, including
scheduling meetings of the Board, preparing Board materials and
minutes of the meetings, and filing minutes, resolutions and other
meeting materials in corporate records. In addition, the successful
candidate will assist in preparing and filing agreements and other
documents required to implement initiatives of NY CREATES, FRMC and
FSMC, and responding to NY Freedom of Information Law requests.
General administrative work and other reasonable duties as assigned
by the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel and
staff.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associate's degree from college or University accredited by the US
Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
organization. The candidate will be exposed to several areas of
legal work and therefore, ability to demonstrate strong record of
experience in a broad range of corporate and business work is
required. Approximately 5 years of experience in paralegal type
duties at a law firm, in corporate practice, or with a state or
federal agency preferred. Strong literacy skills and computer
proficiency are required, as well as the ability to understand and
utilize complex computer applications and software. Candidate
should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills,
and be able to work collaboratively with others. Candidate must be
able to manage time efficiently and work independently as well as
coordinate with a team. Ability to prioritize and multi-task is
important.
Candidates must address in their applications their ability to work
with culturally diverse populations. This position is contingent on
the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position
may require annual background checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from college or University accredited by the US
Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
organization preferred. Prior paralegal experience desirable.
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to
work with a culturally diverse population. This position is
contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check;
this position may require annual background checks.
Notes: Position contingent on the availability of funding
Additional Information:
Research Foundation for SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers
exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension
plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance,
life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
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