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Duties Description Under the supervision of an attorney for the Department, the student assistant will perform various duties including the following :
- Assist in providing litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General, who handles Tort, Real Property, and other litigation on behalf of the Department including, but not limited to, collaborating with Department representatives, formulating arguments and litigation strategies, reviewing, and compiling documentation, summarizing cases, and apprising necessary Department personnel of progression or changes in the case.
- Research and analyze legal issues, statutes, case law, opinions, briefs, and other material for use in preparation of recommendations and memoranda of law, contracts, agreements, and legislation. Respond, both orally and in writing, to requests for legal decisions and opinions. Topics to be handled, include, but are not limited to issues involving Transportation Law, Highway Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Finance Law, Executive Law, highway construction and maintenance, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Federal Highway Administration, traffic safety, highway beautification, environmental matters and minority / women owned businesses. Assist in the Interpretation of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, procedures, etc. for compliance and enforcement issues.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program.
Additional Comments This position is located at 50 Wolf Road in Albany, New York, and require an in-office presence.
No. Hours per Week : Up to 40 hours
Telecommuting will not be possible.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and / or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Nicole Flouton
Telephone
Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Recruitment Unit, Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12232
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, copy of current transcript, along with upcoming spring 2025 schedule, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-019 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than January 29th, 2025 to Intern@dot.ny.gov.
