Student Assistant - Albany, United States - New York State Office of the Attorney General

New York State Office of the Attorney General

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Albany, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Division of State Counsel

Civil Recoveries Bureau - Albany

Student Assistant
**Reference No. CRB_ALB_PUGS_SUM_2024

Application Deadline is May 17, 2024

Paid Summer Placement for Undergraduate Students
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's Civil Recoveries Bureau (CRB) is seeking a bright, hard-working, and
motivated undergraduate student with a genuine interest in public service for a paid summer placement. CRB recoups
money owed to state agencies through affirmative litigation. The selected student will receive training from bureau staff
and learn to handle a variety of administrative and legal support tasks. This position will provide the student with an
introduction to the legal field, hands-on experience reviewing and processing legal documents, and enhance their
understanding of legal processes and terminology. Applicants must have strong attention to detail, writing,
communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Word and Excel is preferred.

Duties:

Assemble and prepare statements for judgment and intent to enter default judgment packages for filing at

County Clerks' offices across the state.

Track documents sent to the County Clerks' offices for filing.
Save and print filed documents through the County Clerks' websites.
Order, collate, and process notice of entry documents.
Review, process, and electronically file stipulations of settlement.
Assist with other duties and projects as assigned.

Summer Program Details
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On their scheduled workdays, students must be able to report to CRB's office located in downtown Albany,

NY.
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To be eligible for a paid summer placement, applicants must be able to demonstrate they are full-time

students in good academic standing as defined by their schools. Applications from students who will be

starting college/university during the fall 2024 semester will not be considered.

The selected undergraduate student will work fulltime (37.5 hours/week) for 8 weeks (or 300 paid work hours)

be paid the hourly rate of $15.9- Applications will be received online until
May 17, 2024, and paid placement offers will be made on a rolling

basis.

U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are not required, but applicants must be eligible to be employed

in the U.S.

**_The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
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HOW
TO APPLY

Applications for summer placements are being received online.

**CRB_ALB_PUGS_SUM_2024

1. Cover Letter

You may choose to address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit, 28 Liberty Street, New

York, NY, 1000- Indicate why you are interested in a placement with the OAG and what makes you a strong

2. Resume

3. List of three (3) references._ _ Submit only professional (i.e., supervisor or professor) references.

For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the placement.

4.

Writing Sample: