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Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli · 15 hours ago

Legal Aide, NS Item# 01178

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$23/hr - $23/hr

The Office of the NYS Comptroller is seeking a Legal Aide to assist in the preparation for investigations and prosecutions under Federal and NYS criminal procedure law. The role involves reviewing and analyzing documentation, drafting memos, and conducting legal research related to criminal investigations and prosecutions.

AdviceFinanceFinancial ServicesLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviewing and analyzing documentation for preparation for investigations and prosecutions both under Federal and NYS criminal procedure law

Assist in drafting memos and conducting legal research regarding the various issues that arise in criminal investigations and prosecutions

Qualification

Legal researchWord proficiencyLexisNexis proficiencyWestlaw proficiencyWritten communicationOral communicationOrganizational skillsInterest in criminal lawInterest in white collar crimeInterest in forensic accounting

Required

Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a law school recognized by the New York State Education Department

Proficiency in legal research

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills to manage a varied and heavy workload in a timely fashion

Degree of proficiency in Word, LexisNexis and Westlaw

Preferred

Interest in one or more of the following areas: criminal law, white collar crime, and forensic accounting

Benefits

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

Company

Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

The New York State Comptroller is the State’s chief fiscal officer who ensures that State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good.

Founded in 1921