Legal Intern
- Aqueduct (Ozone Park), New York
- Legal
- Temporary Full Time
Title: Legal Intern
Employee Status: Temporary Full Time
Work From Home Option: Not Applicable
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Overview:
The Legal Intern will assist NYRA’s legal department with a variety of projects in conjunction with operational activities. The Legal Intern will be available to assist with any task as needed within the department and will have a chance to gain visibility from engaging with NYRA staff during their daily duties and job responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Support & Research
• Assisting staff with daily tasks, research, data entry, and report preparation.
• Handling sensitive and confidential material.
Project Work
• Contributing to team projects and providing ideas for improvement.
• Updating databases and tracking corporate filings and legal documents.
Operations
• Organizing files, attending team meetings, and shadowing professionals
• Routing information to and from appropriate personnel across various departments.
Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:
• Intermediate level computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suites;
• Detail oriented with a strong sense of urgency and excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.;
• Strong interpersonal skills, team oriented and a positive demeanor in supporting multiple internal customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Education (minimum): Completed at least 2 years of study towards a bachelors degree
Experience: N/A
Other (certifications): N/A
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The position primarily involves sedentary office work, including prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and document review. The intern may occasionally be required to move files, lift light materials, and attend meetings across departments. The work environment is a professional office setting with standard business hours, which may require flexibility during peak racing or reporting periods.
Pay Range / Salary: $20 per hour
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OperationsNYRA Competencies:
Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.
Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, and upholding ethical standards.
Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas and solutions to advance the organization.
Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.
Achieves Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, and persevering through challenges.
About Us:
With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.
NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.
