Executive Agency Counsel, IPVDAR Unit

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to lead the Office of the General Counsel/Fair Hearing IPVDAR Unit. You will supervise attorneys handling administrative hearings, state court actions, and complex fraud-related matters.

You will coordinate with federal, state and local prosecutors, prepare opinions and settlements, and ensure compliance with ethics and evidence rules while guiding senior leadership on litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar and four years of recent, responsible legal experience after admission.
• Eighteen months of supervisory experience of other attorneys in administrative, managerial or executive capacity.
• Experience in administrative hearings, state courts, and complex litigation related to benefits programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Special Counsel to determine investigations and referrals to district attorneys.
• Supervise attorneys providing representation to the Commissioner in administrative hearings and Article 78 actions.
• Coordinate with prosecutors and agencies for criminal matters and prepare legal documents and settlements.

Skills

Legal experience

Supervision

Litigation

Written advocacy

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to lead the Office of the General Counsel/Fair Hearing IPVDAR Unit. You will supervise attorneys handling administrative hearings, state court actions, and complex fraud-related matters.

You will coordinate with federal, state and local prosecutors, prepare opinions and settlements, and ensure compliance with ethics and evidence rules while guiding senior leadership on litigation strategy.