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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/15/25

Applications Due11/12/25

Vacancy ID200304

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week Up to 40 hours

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Legal Services

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Duties Description Under the supervision of an attorney for the Department, the student assistant will perform various duties including the following:

• Research and analyze legal issues, statutes, case law, opinions, briefs, and other material for use in preparation of recommendations and memoranda of law, contracts, agreements, and legislation. Topics to be handled, include, but are not limited to issues involving Transportation Law, Highway Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Finance Law, Executive Law, highway construction and maintenance, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Federal Highway Administration, traffic safety, highway beautification, environmental matters and minority/women owned businesses. Assist in the Interpretation of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, procedures, etc. for compliance and enforcement issues.
• Assist in providing litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General, who handles Tort, Real Property, and other litigation on behalf of the Department including, but not limited to, collaborating with Department representatives, formulating arguments and litigation strategies, reviewing, and compiling documentation, summarizing cases, and apprising necessary Department personnel of progression or changes in the case.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program at an ABA accredited law school and must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study.

Additional Comments This position is located at 50 Wolf Road in Albany, New York, and require an in-office presence.
Telecommuting will not be possible

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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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

Name Bernard Holloman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, copy of current transcript, along with fall 2025 schedule, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-437 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 12, 2025 to:

New York State Department of Transportation
Bernard Holloman
Recruitment Unit, Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
Email: Intern@dot.ny.gov

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