Div of Criminal Justice Services
80 S. Swan Street, AESOBAlbany , NY 12210
Division/Unit: Office of Legal Services
Web Site:
http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov
Legal Assistant (ID: 105623) for Fall 2017
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12210
Proposal Information
Description:
Intern will assist the legal staff with legal research, drafting legal documents, citation checking and law library maintenance. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' (DCJS) Office of Legal Services (OLS) is a critical component of New York's criminal justice system that provides legal counsel to the DCJS on such issues as access to criminal history record information, FOIL requests, research requests and offers a wide range of services to law enforcement agencies and prosecutor's offices across the State. OLS ensures that the Division complies with state and federal laws and regulations. From the development of a request for proposal through execution of a contract, from the creation to the implementation of rules and regulations governing agency responsibilities, to drafting legislation, OLS guides the Division through numerous State and federal statutory and regulatory requirements.
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills
Research
Experience with Microsoft Office
Internship Areas: Legal Specialties
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing 2nd Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: 1st Year Law Student
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Legal Studies