Student Assistant

NY HELP No Agency Transportation, Department of Title Student Assistant Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 100% Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week Up to 40 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Legal Services 50 Wolf Rd. City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Duties Description Student Assistants will have the opportunity to work directly with attorneys within the Departmentu2019s Division of Legal Affairs, researching and assisting on the wide variety of legal issues intersecting the Departmentu2019s mission to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.Under the supervision of an attorney for the Department, the Student Assistant will perform various duties including the following:u2022 Research and analyze legal issues, statutes, case law, opinions, briefs, and other material for use in preparation of recommendations and memoranda of law, contracts, agreements, and legislation. Topics to be handled include, but are not limited to, issues involving: Transportation Law, Highway Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, highway construction and maintenance, railroads, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Federal Highway Administration, traffic safety, highway beautification, environmental matters and minority/women owned businesses.u2022 Assist in the interpretation of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, procedures, etc., for compliance and enforcement issues.u2022 Assist Department attorneys with litigation on behalf of the Department including but not limited to: collaborating with Department and Office of the Attorney General representatives, formulating arguments and litigation strategies, reviewing, and compiling documentation, summarizing cases, and apprising necessary Department personnel of progression or changes in the case.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departmentu2019s response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program at an ABA accredited law school and must have completed at least 12 credit hours of study. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.This position is located at 50 Wolf Road in Albany, New York, and require an in-office presence. Telecommuting will not be possible.The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Bernard Holloman Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street NYS Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of current transcripts, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-031 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 31, 2026 to:New York State Department of TransportationBernard HollomanRecruitment Unit, Personnel Bureau50 Wolf Rd Albany, NY 12232Email:

Created: 2026-03-07