Office of Victim Services
80 So. Swan StreetAlbany , NY 12210
Division/Unit: OVS Legal Unit
Web Site:
http://www.ovs.ny.gov/
Office of Victim Services Legal Unit (ID: 105745) for Fall 2017
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12210
Proposal Information
Description:
The Legal Unit operates during the normal business hours of the Office of Victim Services (OVS) (9 am to 5 pm). Requesting 9-12 hours a week, in no less than 3 hour blocks preferred.
Substantive work may include, but is not limited to: ad-hoc legislative and legal research, contact with District Attorney and Probation Offices regarding collection of restitution, contact with private attorneys regarding civil lawsuits and recoveries, redacting personal information from file copy, preparation of lien waiver requests, prepartion of file summaries in anticipation of appeal hearings.
Other daily tasks may include, but would not be limited to: copying, filing, preparing mailing, responding to provider inquiries about FRE payments, and answering the phones.
Skills:
Office experience
Basic computer/phone
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Legal Specialties, Public Policy
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Sophomore
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Legal Studies, Public Administration