• Student Assistant

    New York State Civil Service (Albany, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Tax Appeals, Division of

     

    Title Student Assistant

     

    Occupational Category Legal

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

     

    Salary Range From $20 to $20 Hourly

     

    Employment Type Part-Time

     

    Part-time Percent 35%

     

    Appointment Type Temporary

     

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 0%

     

    Workweek Variable

     

    Hours Per Week Up to 37.50

     

    Workday

     

    From 8:30 AM

     

    To 4:30 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? No

     

    County Albany

     

    Street Address Empire State Plaza

     

    Agency Building One

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12223

     

    Duties Description The student assistant (intern) will work directly with the supervising administrative law judge and other administrative law judges in drafting and reviewing administrative determinations and other documents issued pursuant to New York Tax Law. The intern will have the opportunity to attend administrative hearings at the NYS Division of Tax Appeals and oral arguments at the NYS Tax Appeals Tribunal. Previous interns currently work as administrative law judges at the Division of Tax Appeals, as well as attorneys at the Department of Taxation and Finance and at private law firms.

     

    Minimum Qualifications • Enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd year law student. • Strong research and writing skills are essential. • Knowledge of New York State and Local Tax Law is preferred but not required.

     

    Additional Comments The NYS Division of Tax Appeals is seeking applicants from the classes of 2027 and 2028 for its legal intern position. The position will commence at the start of the Spring 2026 semester, through the end of August, with the opportunity to continue through the 2026-2027 school year, if mutually agreed upon. Expected hours are approximately 12hours/week during the Fall semester, though hours can be flexible based upon class schedule, and up to 37.5hours/week during the summer.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name John Oates

     

    Telephone 518-266-3000

     

    Fax 518-271-0886

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street Agency Building One

     

    Empire State Plaza

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12223

     

    Notes on Applying Please Submit a Letter of Interest, resume, and writing sample to:Office of AdministrationNYS Division of Tax AppealsAgency Building 1Empire State PlazaAlbany, NY 12223Or Email Letter: [email protected]