Summer Student Assistant (Paid Placement for Undergraduate Students)

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Division of State Counsel Plattsburgh Regional Office Student Assistant Reference No. PLR_PUGS_SUM_2024

Application Deadline is March 1, 2024* Paid Summer Placement for Undergraduate Students

The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Plattsburgh Regional Office is seeking applications from undergraduate students for a paid placement; this is an excellent opportunity for students who are either pursuing or are considering pursing administrative assistant, paralegal, business, or related careers. The selected student will support the Bureau's ongoing administration operations. The selected students will work with and receive training from attorneys, support staff, and other professionals. The duties of the Student Assistant will include, but will not be limited to, the following: • Answering and directing incoming calls, including taking and responding to phone messages;

• Respond to in-person visitors by directing them to the proper person or providing the necessary resources;
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail to include overnight services;
• File documents both electronically in appropriate directories and in paper files;
• Preparing and proof-reading documents for accuracy
• Maintaining and troubleshooting issues with printers, copiers and other office equipment;
• Performing other administrative and office support functions as needed.

Qualifications: • Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate degree program in Clinton, Essex, or Franklin Counties;

• Students who are in degree programs with an administrative assistant, paralegal or business focus are preferred;
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Organized, proactive and detail oriented with the ability to self-manage assignments and deadlines;
• Capable of working well both independently and as a member of a team;
• Proficient at using Word, Excel and Outlook and comfortable using technology to complete work assignments,

including a willingness to learn new software applications as needed; and

• Brings a customer and team-focused mindset to the work.

Summer Program Details

• This placement requires in-office work. Therefore, applicants must be available to report to 43 Durkee Street in

Plattsburgh, NY on their scheduled workdays.

• To be eligible for a paid summer placement, applicants must be able to demonstrate they are full-time

students in good academic standing as defined by their schools. Applications from students who will be starting college/university during the fall 2024 semester will not be considered.

• The undergraduate student hired for the program will work full-time (37.5 hours/week) for the 8 weeks of the

program.

• The undergraduate student will be hired as student assistants and paid the hourly rate of $15.45.
• Applications will be received online until March 1, 2025 , and paid placement offers will be made on a rolling

basis.*

• The program will run from May 20, 2024 - July 12, 2024. Students hired for the program must be available to

work during these dates and for the entire eight (8) weeks of the program.

• U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are not required, but applicants must be eligible to be employed

in the U.S.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

HOW TO APPLY The following section provides detailed information about the application process and application requirements. Please review the complete list of instructions prior to preparing and submitting your application materials online.

• Applications for summer placements are being received online. To apply, click on the following link:

PLR_PUGS_SUM 2024

• Please apply to no more than three (3) bureaus/regional offices.

• Applications are submitted separately for each bureau/regional office, and an applicant's candidacy for each

application is determined separately by each bureau/regional office.

• The application deadline is March 1, 2025 , but please be advised paid placements will be filled on a rolling

basis.*

• The following four (4) documents are required for each application that is submitted:

1. Cover Letter

• You may choose to address the letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit, 28 Liberty Street, New York,

NY, 10005.

• Indicate why you are interested in a placement with the OAG and what makes you a strong

candidate. 2. Resume

• Ensure your resume is complete and current prior to submitting your application.

3. List of three (3) references. Submit only professional (i.e., supervisor or professor) references.

• Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the placement.

4. Writing Sample - Select a sample from an assignment you prepared for school that demonstrates your ability to

analyze and organize information into an effective document.

• We recommend submitting a sample that is 3-6 pages in length.

• Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your candidacy.

• Please submit your application for a summer placement at least three (3) weeks prior to any deadlines that could

impact your candidacy and note this in your cover letter.

If you have questions about a placement with the OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at [email protected].