Attorney, Interstate Child Support Unit

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York, through its Law Department, seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the Family Court Division's Interstate Child Support Unit to litigate and manage child support petitions, enforcement actions, and modifications. The role emphasizes developing litigation skills in a public service context.

The attorney will handle discovery, memoranda, witness interviews, settlements, and court appearances, with occasional after-hours rotations in Juvenile Delinquency and other duties

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least two years of litigation experience after graduating from an ABA accredited law school.
• Candidates must also be admitted to practice law in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present petitions to establish paternity and child support and appear on and defend applications for modification of orders.
• Prepare and present enforcement matters, file and respond to motions, file objections and rebuttals, conduct discovery, including document production and inspection, prepare memorandum of law, interview clients and witnesses, negotiate settlements, and conduct hearings and trials.
• Attend to night and weekend court assignments in the juvenile delinquency unit and may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Job description

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Family Court Division’s Interstate Child Support Unit (“ICSU”). The Interstate Child Support Unit litigates child support cases in New York State Family Court.

Attorneys in the Unit are responsible for the preparation and presentation of petitions to establish paternity and child support as well as appearing on and defending applications for modification of previously established orders. They will also prepare and present enforcement matters, file and respond to motions, file objections and rebuttals, conduct discovery, including document production and inspection, prepare memorandum of law, interview clients and witnesses, negotiate settlements, and conduct hearings and trials. Attorneys in the Unit appear primarily before support magistrates and Family Court judges. ICSU attorneys participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments in the juvenile delinquency unit and may be required to work on cases, attend community events and meetings, and complete other responsibilities in the evening and weekend hours.

This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their litigation skills. The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly in New York State Family Court.

Salary Information

• For 0–5 years of legal experience: $ 87,737–$122,300
• For 5-10 years of legal experience: $122,300-137,188
• For 10-15 years of legal experience: $137,188-$159,521
• For 15-20 years of legal experience: $159,521-$180,791
• For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791-$188,235

Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.

Work From Home Options

Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:

1. Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
2. Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

The Interstate Child Support Unit is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advocacy. Accordingly, candidates must have at least two years of litigation experience after graduating from an ABA accredited law school. Candidates must also be admitted to practice law in New York State.

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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.