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Executive Division

Managing Attorney’s Office – New York City

Student Assistant 

Reference No. MAO_NYC_PUGS_SUM_2025

 

Paid Summer Placement for Graduate and Undergraduate Students | Application Deadline is February 28, 2025*

 

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Managing Attorney’s Office (MAO) is seeking a talented graduate or undergraduate student for a paid placement during the 2025 Summer Program. MAO staff will provide all necessary training.

 

MAO is primarily responsible for accepting service of papers on OAG and coordinating papers to be filed with the state and federal courts within the metropolitan area. Additionally, the MAO provides guidance to OAG staff on the state and federal rules of the courts. MAO has separate projects operating throughout the year such as compiling information for the Student Practice Order Compliance report. 

 

Duties : 

  • Updating and managing MAO webpage;
  • Coordinating informational guidelines for various listings on the OAG’s intranet;
  • Compiling data for court compliance reports;
  • Reviewing documents in MAO computer programs; 
  • Accepting service of documents at MAO window;
  • Inputting data to the computer programs utilized by MAO; 
  • Traveling to court for filings; and 
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

 

Please be advised that MAO supports the work of the legal bureaus but does not itself engage in legal casework.

 

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrates a highly professional attitude with the mindset of providing prompt and courteous customer service;
  • Highly organized and detail oriented; 
  • Able to manage and prioritize multiple, time-sensitive tasks simultaneously;
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook; and
  • Prior experience with web content management is a plus, but not required.

 

Summer Program Details

  • This placement requires in-office work. Therefore, applicants must be available to report to 28 Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan 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 student who will be starting college/university during the 2025 fall semester will not be considered.
  • The summer program will run for eight weeks from May 19 – July 11, 2025. Students hired for the program must be available to work full-time (37.5 hours/week) during these dates and for the entire eight (8) weeks of the program.
  • Applications are accepted online until February 28, 2025, and paid placement offers are made on a rolling basis.*
  • Graduate students are paid the hourly rate of $17.55 and undergraduate students are paid the hourly rate of $17.23.
  • United States (U.S.) citizenship and New York state residency are not required, but applicants must be eligible to be employed in the U.S.
  • Applicants are encouraged to learn more about OAG bureaus and regional offices prior to submitting their applications by reviewing information that is available on the public website.

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 accepted online. To apply, please visit 

ag.ny.gov/job-postings/undergraduate-graduate-students

 

  • 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.
  • Please limit your application submissions to three (3) total across all bureaus/regional offices.
  • Applications are accepted online until February 28, 2025, and paid placement offers are made on a rolling basis.*
  • The following four (4) documents are required for your application:

 

Your documents should reflect your own thoughts/work product in text that was written by you. 

 

  1. Cover Letter 
    • You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
    • Indicate why you are interested in a placement with OAG and what makes you a strong candidate.
    • You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
  2. Resume
  • Ensure your resume is complete and current prior to submitting your application.
  1. List of three (3) references.
    • Submit only professional (i.e., supervisor or professor) references.
    • For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
    • Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
    • We do not conduct reference checks until after you interview for a placement.
  2. Writing Sample 
  • You may choose to submit a paper that you completed for school or a writing sample that you produced during an internship or externship.
  • Submit a sample 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. 
  • If needed, please include a cover page providing the reviewer with any relevant background information or context. 
  • Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your candidacy.
  • Once submitted, you will not be able to access or edit your application. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to have someone review/proofread your documents ahead of submitting your application online. 

Please submit your application for a summer placement at least three (3) weeks before any deadlines that