Public Employment Relations Brd
535 Washington Street, Ste 302Buffalo , NY 14203
Division/Unit: Employment Practices
Web Site: http://www.perb.ny.gov
Public Employment Relations Brd
535 Washington Street, Ste 302Division/Unit: Employment Practices
Web Site: http://www.perb.ny.gov
Description:
Unpaid legal internship opportunity in the Board's Western New York office, located at 535 Washington Street, Buffalo, for a law student interested in labor and employment law. The candidate should be studying and have a serious desire to practice labor & employment law or be otherwise involved in labor-management relations, public administration and/or human resources. A successful applicant will be expected to conduct research and prepare memoranda addressing questions presented in ongoing agency matters. The intern will interface with professional staff handling issues involving questions concerning representation, improper practices, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining and conciliation. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to observe PERB proceedings, such as settlement conferences, formal hearings, mediation and arbitration sessions.
Agency hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a mutually agreed upon schedule of 7 to 15 hours per week will be established during the interview process.
Skills:
Research
Writing
Critical thinking
Internship Areas: Human Resources, Labor Management, Legal Specialties, Public Policy
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: Erie
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing 3rd Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: 1st Year Law Student
Degree Concentrations: Human Resources, Legal Studies, Public Administration