Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleOffice of General Counsel Intern

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $25.75 to $25.75 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address 225 Oak Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Description: The Office of General Counsel is seeking Student Interns to assist with drafting motions, deposition preparation, discovery, review of ethics inquiries, reviewing and drafting administrative appeals and rebuttals, legal research and writing, and review of and response of FOIL requests to support the following departmental functions:
Special Projects: Provides advise and legal guidance to Executive Management on initiatives, business, and operational issues.
Appeals: Administrative appeals of decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges in
workers’ compensation claims, and support for appeals to the Appellate Division, Third Department.
Premium Collection: Handling of premium collection matters which involve issues of non-payment of premium and any court action or negotiation of settlements related to premium owed.
Contracts: Support for the contracts and procurement of goods and services, involving diverse range of work, including areas such as investments and real estate.
Ethics: Ensures that the both the Agency and its personnel comply with legal obligations related to the requirements for the filing of financial disclosure statements, mandatory Ethics training, approval of Outside Activities, approvals of Honoraria, approvals for Official Activity/Service payments, and the acceptance of gifts, including widely attended events.
Hearings Division: Appears at Workers’ Compensation Board hearings and litigates claims on behalf of NYSIF and its policyholders.
Labor Relations: Works closely with NYSIF Administration and Human Resources providing advice on matters involving employee conduct, pre-employment reviews, reasonable accommodation requests and collective bargaining agreement/union contract questions. Counsel represents NYSIF in employee disciplinary proceedings and appears in matters at New York’s Division of Human Rights and the EEOC.
1B Litigation: Defense of employers in third-party suits involving contribution and indemnification actions.
Agency Litigation: Provides counsel to executive management and all internal departments on litigation matters affecting the agency and assists outside counsel and the Attorney General’s Office in all stages of litigation against the agency and/or its officers.
Loss Transfer: Loss transfer matters stemming from motor-vehicle accidents in the context of workers’ compensation claims.

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Minimum Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
• Must have completed two years of law school prior to summer 2025.
• Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, or the letter grade equivalent.
• Must be able to work full-time during the summer (37.50 hours per a week) and part-time during the student’s 3L fall and spring semesters (5-15 hours per week, with the opportunity to work more hours depending on availability).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong computer research skills, such as Lexis
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Desire to work in public service

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position

Additional Comments Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation
• Future Career Growth Potential
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental (with 50%+ schedule)
• Retirement Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

Executive Order 31
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.


Official Civil Service Title: Student Assistant

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hrexec@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email resume, cover letter, and school transcript (please provide to determine eligibility) to hrexec@nysif.com, referencing the Vacancy ID# in your subject line.