College Aides

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Police Department Legal Bureau Civil Section represents the Department in civil litigation and administrative matters, including Article 78 proceedings involving Freedom of Information Law requests, employment discrimination-related matters before administrative agencies, and support for civil litigation handled with the New York City Law Department. The section also advises Department executives on a broad range of legal matters.

Under agency attorney oversight, the College Aide assists with administrative subpoenas duces tecum related to investigations of crimes such as larceny, identity theft, and illegal possession. The aide tracks subpoena activity using NYPD software, coordinates with members of service and Legal Bureau staff to gather information for subpoena requests, and reviews business websites to identify locations for service of process.

Requirements

• For Assignment Level I: Be matriculated at an accredited college or graduate school and continue as a student during employment.
• For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Be matriculated at an accredited college or graduate school, continue as a student, and pursue a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
• For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Be matriculated at an accredited college or graduate school, continue as a student, and pursue a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or another area relevant to the assigned IT projects, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
• Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Maximum tenure in the College Aide title is 6 years.
• A student may not work more than half-time during any week when enrolled classes are in session; students may work full-time during vacation periods.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and correct administrative subpoenas duces tecum to support investigations relating to crimes including larceny, identity theft, and illegal possession.
• Log and track subpoena outflow using NYPD software.
• Interview members of service and coordinate with them and other NYPD Legal Bureau staff to collect information related to subpoena requests.
• Review business websites to ascertain locations for service of process.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed