NYC Department of Social Services · 1 month ago
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe NYC Department of Social Services is seeking an Agency Attorney Interne to provide legal guidance and support in family court litigation. The role involves representing the interests of the Commissioner in establishing paternity and child support orders, performing legal research, and maintaining case files.
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Responsibilities
Represent the interests of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in NYS Family Court litigation to establish paternity and orders of support for children in receipt of public assistance
Appear in hearings and trials. Seek penalties on violation of support petitions. Work on Medical orders of support, modification of orders and violations of orders for dependent children in receipt of Medicaid
Provide legal counsel and review with regard to negotiated settlements on outstanding arrears owed to the Commissioner and stipulate to orders of support outside of court based on Office of Child Support Services initiatives and pilot programs
Perform legal research on basic family law subject matter and drafting standard motions and rebuttals
Draft legal documents and provide legal assistance to OCSS by researching applicable statutes, case law or other material to resolve legal questions/problems, interpret the intent and legal ramifications of laws, rules/regulations related to the delivery of social services
Maintain case files and update notes into Office of Legal Affairs case management system records on case status
Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy
Must travel within New York City and may be re-assigned to other boroughs within New York City, as needed
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar
Preferred
Prior litigation experience
Strong oral and written advocacy skills
Prior experience with Child Support or Family Law
Admission to the NY State Bar or NY bar passage
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
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Ann Marie Scalia
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Beatriz Fritschler, MPA
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