Paralegal

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to provide legal support to all of NYPA’s business areas. Responsibilities include researching, identifying legal risks, and drafting documents. The Paralegal will conduct legal research, draft and review documents, provide clerical support, and manage databases related to litigation, union contracts, and patents. The paralegal will also assist the Law Department in tracking, reviewing, and responding to requests made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law.

Additional duties include coordinating transaction signatures, maintaining a document library for finance transactions, supporting the Disclosure Working Group, managing contract templates, and coordinating CLE training. Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite is essential. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education, Experience and Certifications

Physical Requirements

Minimal travel within NY State

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $78,000-$107,800. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.