SENIOR ATTORNEY

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their Office of Legal Affairs. This position involves providing legal representation on complex litigation matters and supervising staff. Ideal candidates will possess robust legal experience, including admission to the New York State Bar and relevant practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of satisfactory legal experience post-admission to the bar.
• Two years of experience for higher assignment levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in state courts on complex issues.
• Review and prepare legal documents, supervise subordinate attorneys and staff.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.

Skills

Legal Research

Litigation Strategy

Client Representation

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Law Degree

Job description

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The NYC Department of Social Services’ Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal guidance, litigation support, and direct representation to the Agency’s program areas in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies to ensure the delivery of social services and public benefits consistent with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The Support and Lien Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU) provides litigation services and legal counsel to the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) and the Investigation, Revenue and Enforcement Administration (IREA) in accord with Federal, State and City laws and regulations. SLRLU represents the agency in state court actions to establish paternity and support orders on behalf of DSS and assert liens and claims against Public Assistance and Medicaid recipients’ personal injury awards and estate assets. SLRLU defends the agency in state court actions filed against it for its administrative and lien recovery enforcement actions and regularly consults with the NYC Law Department as appropriate.

Under the direction of a Supervising Attorney, with wide latitude for independent judgment and un-reviewed action and decision, the Senior Attorney will provide legal services of a more complex nature and may supervise attorneys providing legal representation of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in state courts on complex litigation matters including but not limited to Child Support, Paternity, Enforcement, and other areas of law as necessary in addition to the following:

The Office of the General Counsel of Legal Affairs (OLA) is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney III to function as a Senior Attorney within their Support and Liens Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU) Child Support Enforcement Team (CSET) in Staten Island who will:

• Provide legal representation of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in state
  
  

courts on complex litigation matters including but not limited to Estates, Medicaid recovery, and

other areas of law as necessary. May supervise subordinate attorney staff and support staff.

Review, revise and prepare opinions and legal documents in all areas of law.

• Review legal matters with subordinate attorneys. Review and edit court papers and legal opinions.
  
  

Conduct legal research; prepare written motions, objections and rebuttals and other legal memoranda.

• Assist staff with developing appropriate litigation strategies and provide counsel on the advocacy
  
  

of complex legal issues. Perform legal research on complex subject matter. Maintain records and

update program area on outcome and impact of court decisions and rulings.

• Monitor time and leave of subordinate staff. Evaluate and rate staff job performance and assist
  
  

the Executive Agency Counsels of the unit in management planning decisions, program counseling

and strategies affecting the unit.

• Conduct briefings relevant to legal status of assigned cases; prepare reports with recommendations
  
  

for managerial decision and action. Prepare transfer and appeal memorandums to NYC Law Dept.

This position involves travel and a work location within the five boroughs as determined by operational need.

Work Location:

126-130 Stuyvesant Place, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301.

Hours/Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9am – 5 pm with one-hour flex

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
  
  

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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