Legal Aide

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist Department of Motor Vehicle Appeals Board attorneys in reviewing administrative appeals based on Vehicle and Traffic Law and Freedom of Information Law, including:

•Review underlying appeal record including summons, transcript, investigation reports, appellant evidence, crash reports, ALJ decision, and other relevant documents
•Apply Vehicle and Traffic Law to the facts of individual appeals to make recommendations for appeal decisions
•Draft proposed appeal decisions
•Perform legal research
•Assist with other tasks as needed

Salary

• $25.22/hour

Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a law school recognized by the New York State Education Department.

Other Information

Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed workweek and Telecommuting.

For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website athttps://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contactReasonableAccommodations@dmv.ny.gov

DMV is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, referencing the location and Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, a clear copy of your Law school transcripts, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment

Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility. Should you accept a job offer with the Department of Motor Vehicles, your appointment will be contingent upon completion of fingerprinting and background check (DMV covers the cost).