New College of Florida
Student Assistant, Legal Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
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Duties
- Conduct basic legal, regulatory, and policy research under staff attorney supervision.
- Summarize statutes, regulations, case law, or policy documents for attorney review.
- Assist with drafting and editing memoranda, correspondence, and reports.
- Support the development and organization of training, compliance, and risk management materials.
- Participate in document review and help maintain organized case and project files.
- Observe meetings, trainings, or negotiations (as appropriate) to gain insight into the attorney–client relationship in higher education.
- Perform clerical tasks related to assigned projects, including citation formatting, document preparation, and data entry.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Minimums
- Must be a current student in good standingeligible for Federal Work Study.
- Demonstrated interest in law, public policy, or higher education administration.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, WestLaw a plus.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.