Department of Civil Service

Description:

The Office of Counsel is seeking one intern for our New York City 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.

Temporary, Part-Time: In-office and requires a two (2) semester commitment (i.e. summer and fall; fall and spring; or spring and summer). Minimum of fifteen (15) hours in office work per week and may need to be available (remotely) for one (1) hour for weekly work planning conference call. Flexible work schedule available for specific days/times and number of hours per day depending on student's schedule.

Skills:

Writing

Communications

Research

Administrative

Internship Areas: Health Services, Human Services, Legal Specialties, Public Policy