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State of New York - Motor Vehicles, Department of

Legal Aide

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A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates

$129,336 / year median in the U.S.

+4% projected growth

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Legal Aide State of New York - Motor Vehicles, Department of Albany, NY Job Details Part-time $25.22 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Appeals Law Regulatory legal research Document review Vehicle codes Traffic laws Entry level Full Job Description Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist Department of Motor Vehicle Appeals Board attorneys in reviewing administrative appeals based on Vehicle and Traffic Law and Freedom of Information Law, including: Review underlying appeal record including summons, transcript, investigation reports, appellant evidence, crash reports, ALJ decision, and other relevant documents Apply Vehicle and Traffic Law to the facts of individual appeals to make recommendations for appeal decisions Draft proposed appeal decisions Perform legal research Assist with other tasks as needed Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a law school recognized by the New York State Education Department. Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed workweek and Telecommuting. For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website athttps://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV's commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.