Paralegals and Legal Assistant OMH-LT-01
Company: Knowledge Builders
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Under the supervision of the attorney who
functions as the agency Records Access Officer (RAO), assist with
responses to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, by
performing duties which include, but are not limited to the
following: • Update and maintain database and excel spreadsheet of
agency's FOIL requests. • Create correspondence based forms that
comply with FOIL. • Send out initial 5 day letters in response to
FOIL requests. • Learning appropriate legal requirements and laws
in order to respond to FOIL requests. 2. Under the supervision of
the attorney and administrator working within the Office of NICs
Appeals and SAFE Act, provide support performing duties which
include, but are not limited to, the following: • Processing
“Certificate of Relief from Disabilities Relating to Firearms”
applications in accordance with applicable regulations, including
updating electronic log and paper files, and reviewing and scanning
applications. • Sending letters pertaining to application
requirements and responding to inquiries in writing. • Screening
telephone inquiries and responding or referring to office attorney
as appropriate. • Handling all email correspondence pertaining to
the application for the certificate of relief and forwarding other
emails to the appropriate individual. • Learning appropriate legal
requirements and laws in order to respond to questions. 44 Holland
Avenue, Albany, NY 12229
Keywords: Knowledge Builders, Danbury , Paralegals and Legal Assistant OMH-LT-01, Administration, Clerical , Albany, Connecticut
