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Legal Intern
Posted on April 4, 2026
- Queens, United States of America
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- Part Time
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Legal Intern
- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Posted On: 04/04/2026
- Part-Time
Location
QUEENS
- No Exam Required
Department
General Counsel
Salary Range:
$21.00 – $21.00
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Job Description
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The DOC Legal Division is currently seeking an intern to join the Office of the General Counsel. Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, interns will have the opportunity to review discovery, draft complex legal documents, conduct investigations, and perform legal analyses. Summer Graduate Interns will prepare for and actively participate in administrative court proceedings while shadowing attorneys on active cases. This role demands a proactive individual who can assist in legal research and drafting assignments, thereby providing valuable support to the legal team. Interns will gain practical insights into employment discrimination law litigation and the operational policies of large city agencies.
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SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
The DOC Legal Division is currently seeking an intern to join the Office of the General Counsel. Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, interns will have the opportunity to review discovery, draft complex legal documents, conduct investigations, and perform legal analyses. Summer Graduate Interns will prepare for and actively participate in administrative court proceedings while shadowing attorneys on active cases. This role demands a proactive individual who can assist in legal research and drafting assignments, thereby providing valuable support to the legal team. Interns will gain practical insights into employment discrimination law litigation and the operational policies of large city agencies.
- Develop legal writing experience by drafting and reviewing motion papers and
- Leverage legal research experience by researching discrete questions of law, i.e.,
failed to render appropriate medical aid / demonstrated deliberate indifference?"
- Gain first-hand experience in employment discrimination law litigation and policies
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
775993
Posted until
05/30/2026
Title code
10232
Civil service title
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Legal Intern
- Experience Level:Student
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
75-20 Astoria Blvd
- Category:Legal Affairs
Legal Intern
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