Junior Attorney

The TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking contract attorneys to support various legal programs in New York. This role involves providing litigation support and legal counseling to the NYC Department of Social Services, focusing on child support and recovery of Medicaid costs. Candidates must have prior litigation experience and be admitted to practice in New York State. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while working on-site in a prestigious government agency. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have litigation experience and be familiar with civil procedure.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support and legal counseling to recovery programs.
• Establish paternity and child support orders.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting pleadings and motions

Knowledge of civil procedure

Knowledge of rules of evidence

Education

Admitted to practice in New York State

Job description

Our client, a prestigious government agency, is seeking contract attorneys admitted and in good standing in New York state with 1 year of working experience.

Temporary attorneys will represent the agency with respect to support for the Home Care Services Program, the HIV and AIDS Services Administration, Adult Protective Services, the Medical Assistance Program, and the Medicaid Managed Care Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support comprised of five subunits that provide litigation support and legal counseling to the recovery programs for the NYC Department of Social Services:
2. Child Support: Provides counsel and litigation support to DSS’s Office of Child Support Services. Under the Commissioner’s assignment, establishes paternity and child support orders, and defends the Agency’s fiscal and administrative enforcement of support orders.
3. Lien Recovery/Mixed Recovery: Responsible for litigation and recovery of Medicaid-related costs from personal injury settlements and awards under Social Services Law 104-b, as well as recovery of public assistance and Medicaid costs. The division litigates and enforces recovery claims, liens, and child support arrears within transactions or litigation.

Required:

• Prior litigation experience, including motion practice, drafting pleadings and motions, with knowledge of civil procedure and rules of evidence.
• Must be admitted to practice in New York State.
• Must be able to work on-site in New York, NY.

Pay Rate:

• 0-1 Year experience: $40/hr
• 1-3 Years experience: $52/hr
• 3-7 Years experience: $56/hr

If you are interested in the role, please email your resume to [e-mail].

Company Overview

This job is presented by TemPositions Office, a division of the TemPositions Group of Companies. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities across various office positions. Learn more at www.tempositions.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, disability, citizenship, military service, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Applications from minority groups and women are encouraged.