Dept of Corrections and Community Supervision
1220 Washington Ave.Albany , NY 12226
Division/Unit: Office of Special Investigations
Web Site:
http://www.doccs.ny.gov/
Legal Internship (ID: 106313) for Summer 2018
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12226
Proposal Information
Description:
Interns will work under the supervision of the executive staff, two of whom are attorneys. All case-related information and knowledge obtained in the performance of these duties will be treated as confidential information.
Interns will work 12-16 hours a week. Though internships are non-paid positions, students may seek to earn course credit or funding through prior approval from their educational institution.
Interns will be responsible for the following duties:
* Compiling & analyzing documents on investigations related to DOCCS
* Legal research and drafting of legal documents
* Proofreading & cite checking
* Performing research for the Chief & Assistant Chief of Investigations
* Assist Chief & Assistant Chief of Investigations with miscellaneous tasks as requested
* Creating databases, inputting data and analyzing such accordingly
Skills:
Detailed-oriented
Organized
Positive attitude
Microsoft Office
Research experience
Internship Areas: 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 2nd Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: 1st Year Law Student
Degree Concentrations: Legal Studies