Workers Compensation Board
328 State StreetSchenectady , NY 12305
Division/Unit: General Counsel
Web Site: http://www.wcb.ny.gov
Workers Compensation Board
328 State StreetDivision/Unit: General Counsel
Web Site: http://www.wcb.ny.gov
Albany Law School
Description:
As a legal intern you will be assigned to our Legal Affairs Division. Requires a 2-year commitment. Incumbent would work 12-15 hours per week during the school year and full time during breaks and the summer. Incumbent to be trained by a staff attorney on how to review claims in which an application for Full Board Review (FBR) has been filed from a Board Panel decision, and how to write a proposed recommendation to the Board. It is anticipated incumbent could produce 1 FBR per week during training period. Direct assignments will be given by an Associate Attorney. Once fully trained, it is anticipated the incumbent could be used to supplement the staff attorneys and substitute for attorneys on vacation, and produce 3-5 FBRs per week.
Skills:
Legal Research
Writing
Internship Areas: Legal Specialties
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Schenectady
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing 2nd Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: 2nd Year Law Student
Degree Concentrations: Legal Studies