Law Student Assistant at State of careers Rhode Island

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paralegal Duties, Legal Research, Legal Analysis, Statutes Interpretation, Legal Decisions Review, Information Gathering, Case Investigation, Legal Question Analysis, Legal Provisions Interpretation, Regulations Interpretation, Policy Interpretation, Legal File Maintenance, Case Control, Legal Forms Preparation, Microsoft Office Suite, Written Reports Preparation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Transportation Division Legal Salary $19.00 - $27.00 Job Profile JC-09335025-99 - Law Student Assistant (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday- Friday, Full Time Summer 2026. Appointments will begin in May and Extend to early September. Part- Time Co-Op options may be available in the Fall Academic Year. Opening Date March 7, 2026 Closing Date May 6, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101426 Law Student Assistant (Evergreen) Pay Grade C40203 G Classification Law Student Assistant Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the performance of a variety of paralegal duties directly related to the support and maintenance of an extensive legal services program within a state department or agency; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Duties are assigned individually in detail; work is closely supervised. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To be responsible for the performance of a variety of paralegal duties directly related to the support and maintenance of an extensive legal services program within a state department or agency. To be responsible for performing legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, legal articles, legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, and other legal material for review, approval and used by a superior. To be responsible for gathering, assembling, summarizing and compiling substantive information on various legal issues and matters. To assist in investigating facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare such case accordingly. To be responsible for analyzing facts and legal questions and providing paralegal assistance in answering such questions by interpreting applicable legal provisions, regulations, precedents and policies when possible. To assist in the adjudication of applications or cases on the basis of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedent decisions. To be responsible for the maintenance of legal files and case controls, and as required, to extract information from such legal files, as well as prepare legal forms and documents. To do related work as required. Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: Must possess a thorough knowledge of office practices, policies and procedures as it relates to legal services within a state department or agency; the ability to assist in the interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, and precedents; the ability to evaluate pertinent facts, cases and evidence and compile and assemble such legal data in a clear, concise manner for utilization by a superior; the ability to communicate effectively by preparing both oral and written reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, and other individuals and groups; the ability to maintain legal files and extract information from such files upon request. Must possess a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION: Applicants should be a first or second year law school student currently enrolled at an accredited college/university. A student's academic standing and GPA are judged for placement preference. Supplemental Information Providence, Rhode Island Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing various paralegal duties supporting an extensive legal services program within a state department or agency, including conducting legal research and analysis of sources like statutes and legal decisions for superior review. Responsibilities also include gathering, summarizing, and compiling substantive information on legal issues, assisting in case investigation, and maintaining legal files and case controls.