Department of Civil Service

Description:

The Office of Counsel is seeking one intern for our Albany Office to assist in handling administrative tasks as well as research, writing and communications within the agency, and performing tasks related to preparation for administrative hearings. The Student Assistant will help preform administrative and substantive tasks such as: drafting responsive letters and inter-agency communications, compiling and redirecting documents, researching and analyzing applicable laws. This would be in addition to legal research and writing generally and specifically on issues related to Medicaid fraud and abuse, and/or program integrity. Additionally, the Student Assistant will be responsible for reviewing closed cases, prepare, and index the records for storage and preparing all necessary paperwork. Law students with an interest or concentration in Health Law are encouraged to apply. *Due to current NYS Budget constraints it is unknown whether funds will be approved to support a paid position. The agency is willing to accept a law student who wishes to earn credit through the Field Placement Program or students who wish to volunteer to gain valuable legal experience.

Skills:

writing

communications

research

administrative

Internship Areas: Health Services, Human Services, Legal Specialties, Planning/Analysis/Research