Job Information
New York State Civil Service Office of General Counsel Intern in Liverpool, New York
Agency Insurance Fund, State
Title Office of General Counsel Intern
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $25.50 to $25.50 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Onondaga
Street Address 1045 7th North Street
City Liverpool
State NY
Zip Code 13088
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:• Must be full time law student at accredited law school in New York State (1L or 2L)Preferred Qualifications/Skills:• Strong computer research skills, such as Lexis• Strong writing and editing skills• Desire to work in public service• Prefer 2L headed into 3L• Must be able to commit to full-time summer, and part-time in fall and spring semester
Duties Description This internship will support NYSIF’s legal operations with respect to one or more of the following areas:• Appeals: Administrative appeals of decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges in workers’ compensation claims, and support for appeals to the appellate division, third department• Collections: Premium collection matters involving issues of non-payment, involving negotiation and potential court actions• Contracts: Support for the contracts and procurement of goods and services, involving diverse range of work, including areas such as investments and real estate• Litigation: Defense of employers in third-party suits involving contribution and indemnification actions• Loss Transfer: Loss transfer matters stemming from motor-vehicle accidents in the context of workers’ compensation claims• Special Projects: A variety of research projects, such as legislative/regulatory initiatives and evaluation, hearing strategies, technological innovations, and specialized litigation
Additional Comments Schedule:• Summer 2023 - Full time (37.5 hours per week)• Fall 2023 through Spring 2024: part time (10 to 15 hours per week)Please note: These internships are being filled in various locations at NYSIF.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Lynn Hausman
Telephone
Fax 518-437-1618
Email Address hrexec@nysif.com
Address
Street 15 Computer Drive West
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12205
Notes on Applying To apply to this internship, please create a profile on the NYS Internship Portal here: https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/For any questions on this program, please write to hrexec@nysif.com.