Risk Assistant​/Paralegal

Overview

Risk Assistant/Paralegal position involving responsibility for investigating claims against the City under the Citys self-insurance program and providing administrative support for the Citys risk management efforts. Duties include research in law related to tort and negligence issues, City government operations, and real property title searches as assigned by the Corporation Counsel. The position includes support for risk management projects and general administrative tasks for the department as assigned by the Corporation Counsel.

Applications:
General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Website ghamton-ny.gov. Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on the last date to file.

Note:

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

• Acts as intake official for claims against the City and general complaints made to the Corporation Counsel’s Office; deals with the general public on such matters.
• Investigates, documents, and reports to the Corporation Counsel on claims made against the City; acts as liaison with outside counsel and outside adjusters on lawsuits based on tort and negligence.
• Researches the law (statutes, case law, and regulations) on all aspects of governmental operations, tort and negligence, and any other area assigned by the Corporation Counsel; writes memoranda, letters, and reports on matters assigned or inherent in the other duties of the position.
• Performs real property title searches using the Broome County Clerk’s indices and records as well as other sources.
• Performs administrative tasks for the department and the City’s risk management efforts; serves as reporting secretary to the City’s Risk Management Committee; utilizes a personal computer for data base work and word processing on a daily basis.

• Good knowledge of investigative methods relating to liability claims.
• Good knowledge of legal documents, procedures, and municipal law office routine.
• Good knowledge of local government operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports; ability to perform accurate legal research; ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions.
• Accuracy; initiative and resourcefulness; ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in the processing and investigation of insurance claims; or
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate Degree and three years experience as in (a); or
• Five years experience as in (a); or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).

Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.