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.