Department of Civil Service

Description:

Description
This internship will support NYSIF's legal operations with respect to one or more of the following areas:
* Appeals: Administrative appeals of decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges in workers' compensation claims, and support for appeals to the appellate division, third department
* Collections: Premium collection matters involving issues of non-payment, involving negotiation and potential court actions
* Contracts: Support for the contracts and procurement of goods and services, involving diverse range of work, including areas such as investments and real estate
* Litigation: Defense of employers in third-party suits involving contribution and indemnification actions
* Loss Transfer: Loss transfer matters stemming from motor-vehicle accidents in the context of workers' compensation claims
* Special Projects: A variety of research projects, such as legislative/regulatory initiatives and evaluation, hearing strategies, technological innovations, and specialized litigation

Must be able to commit to full-time summer, and part-time in fall and spring semester.

Skills:

Strong computer research skills, such

Strong writing and editing skills

Desire to work in public service

Prefer 2L headed into 3L

Internship Areas: Legal Specialties