Government

New York City, NY, United States

Summer Legal Aide For Reproductive Justice

Law Student

Full-time

No

Executive Division - Summer Legal Aide for Reproductive Justice in New York City Salary Information: Paid hourly rate of Job Title: Legal Aide Experience: Law students enrolled in a full-time JD program Organization: Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Executive Division Reference No.: EXEC_REJ_NYC_PLS_SUM_2025 Application Deadline: February 28, 2025* The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Executive Division is seeking applications from law students for a full-time, paid placement during the 2025 Summer Program. The selected student will work as a Legal Aide and support the Special Counsel for Reproductive Justice in the OAG's efforts in litigation, legislative work, policy advocacy, and public education in the rapidly evolving legal landscape following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. Duties: • Assisting with research and writing assignments • Assisting with legislative and policy tracking at the state and national levels • Assisting with legal filings, including cite-checking, formatting, and proofreading briefs and other documents • Providing eDiscovery support, including searching for documents, organizing and reviewing production, and coordinating with the Practice Technologies Group • Assisting with other legal and office support functions as needed. Qualifications: • Enrollment in a full-time day or evening JD program • Excellent organizational, proofreading, and multitasking skills • Strong research, writing, and communication skills • Proactive with the ability to self-manage assignments and deadlines • Capable of working well both independently and as a member of a team • Strong technology skills and proficiency with legal research tools • Familiarity with and experience using eDiscovery applications. Preferred qualifications/skills: • Experience completing legal/factual research and analyzing documents • Prior work experience in a legal setting • Prior policy and/or legislative experience. Placement Details: • Hybrid format, with students reporting to their designated workstation 2-3 days per week and working remotely on other days • Must be available to work full-time ( hours/week) from May 19 - July 11, 2025 • Applications accepted until February 28, 2025, with offers made on a rolling basis* • Paid hourly rate of • . citizenship and New York state residency not required, but must be eligible to work in the . How to Apply: • Applications accepted online at EXEC_REJ_NYC_PLS_SUM_2025 • Four required documents: cover letter, resume, list of three references, and writing sample • Cover letter should address interest in the position and relevant life experiences • Deadline for summer placement applications is at least three weeks before any potential deadlines • If selected for an interview, the bureau will contact the candidate directly. *Note: Application deadline may vary for different bureaus/regional offices. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Online application, visit EXEC_REJ_NYC_PLS_SUM_2025

Qualification and Experience Full-time day or evening JD program, Good academic standing, Strong research, writing, and communication skills, Proactive and self-managing, Technology proficiency, eDiscovery experience, Legal/factual research experience, Legal work experience, Policy and/or legislative experience

Legal

Eliot Spitzer
Attorney General
Office of the New York State Attorney General
120 Broadway
New York City, NY 10271
Phone: 212-416-8000