What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE position at HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES?
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted On: 03/26/2025
- Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
Department
Office Of Legal Affairs-NM
Salary Range:
$70,228.00 – $80,763.00
Job Description
The Litigation and Program Counseling Unit (LPCU) represents the Agency in litigation and provides legal counsel to the majority of program areas within the New York City Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration, including those that administer cash assistance, emergency assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Medicaid, home care services, services for survivors of domestic violence and clients living with HIV/AIDS, and supportive and career services. LPCU represents the Agency in Article 78 and other proceedings in Supreme and Civil Court, provides litigation support to the New York City Law Department on class action and other major litigation and appeals, and provides legal counsel to program areas on the impact of complex laws and regulations on the administration of benefits and services to low-income New Yorkers and vulnerable populations.
The Office of General Counsel is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney Interne to function as Attorney Interne within the Litigation and Program Counseling Unit of the Office of Legal Affairs who will:
Work Location: 4WTC 150 Greenwich Street, 38th FL, New York NY 10007.
Hours/Schedule: 9am – 5pm
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086
The Office of General Counsel is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney Interne to function as Attorney Interne within the Litigation and Program Counseling Unit of the Office of Legal Affairs who will:
- Provide legal counsel to the Family Independence Administration, the Medical Assistance Program, the HIV/AIDS Services Administration, the Home Care Services Program, the Employment and Support Services Administration, Customized Assistance Services, the Office of Client Advocacy (including the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs, the Office of Disability Affairs, and the Office of LGBQTI Affairs), the Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, Fair Fares NYC, and other DSS/HRA program areas.
- Draft legal opinions in response to requests for legal guidance, interpret laws and regulations, and analyze the impact of proposed amendments to federal, state and local laws and regulations. Draft litigation documents, such as affidavits, motion papers, memoranda of law and answers to pleadings.
- Represent the Agency in Supreme and Civil Courts and in certain administrative hearings. Court matters include Article 78 proceedings, small claims and other civil actions and responses to subpoenas.
- Provide litigation support to the NYC Law Department in the Agency’s defense of federal class actions, and other major litigation and appeals.
- Perform other related tasks.
Work Location: 4WTC 150 Greenwich Street, 38th FL, New York NY 10007.
Hours/Schedule: 9am – 5pm
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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 not required for this position
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.
Shortlist
Job ID
708847
Title code
30086
Civil service title
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
- Experience Level:Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category:Administration & Human Resources
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
Salary : $70,228 - $80,763
