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Duties Description Conducts legal research and analyzes legal decisions, opinions, rulings, and memoranda by selecting principles of law and preparing digests of the points of law involved; Selects, assembles, and compiles information on statutes, rules of procedure, regulations, other legal instruments, and specific legal subjects; Maintains records and indices of law cases; Shephardizes cases and statutes using Shephard's Citations; Obtains copies of legislative bills and maintains records of the progress of proposed legislation of interest to the agency; Secures information on court sessions and calendars or on administrative hearing calendars and informs legal staff when cases will be called; Prepares preliminary drafts of agreements and resolutions, pleadings, opinions, extracts of depositions, etc.; May conduct preliminary interviews of witness; May assist in maintaining agency law library by locating or re-shelving books and adding new materials; Composes routine legal correspondence.
Reviewing and analyzing legal documents such as, powers of attorney, guardianship, and trust documents. Drafting memos and correspondence. Assist in drafting briefs and conducting legal research. Attend and observe hearings with the future possibility of being able to conduct hearings under a student practice order.
Minimum Qualifications To be appointed to this position, you must:
Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a law school recognized by the New York State Education Department.
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• A top academic record
• Prior legal internship experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent legal research and legal writing skills
• Ability to perform legal research online through LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Ability to work independently and with deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new computer systems
• Attention to detail
• Interest in one or more of the following areas: Trial Advocacy; Administrative Law; Retirement Benefits; Trust and Estates; and/or Guardianship.
Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years' service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Jennifer Brantigan
Telephone (518) 474-1924
Fax (518) 486-6723
Email Address Recruit@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources
110 State Street, 12th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12236
Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=R4
Reference Item #05450-JMB on your cover letter for proper routing.
Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division Contact: Kelli Bailey
Email Address: legaladmin@osc.ny.gov