Senior Attorney - IPV Litigation & Administrative Hearings

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Agency Attorney III to serve as a Senior Attorney focused on Intentional Program Violation litigation, including administrative hearings and Article 78 actions, representing the Commissioner in state courts and tribunals.

In this role you will supervise attorneys, develop litigation strategies, draft and edit motions, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and manage case files.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 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.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II/III there are years of experience requirements in related assignment areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in administrative hearings and state courts on IPV matters, including Administrative Disqualification Hearings and Article 78 actions.
• Supervise legal staff by developing litigation strategies and overseeing complex issues, managing time and leave, and providing feedback on case management.
• Draft and edit legal papers, gather evidence, conduct legal research, interview witnesses, prepare motions and rebuttals, and review evidence packets for IPV sufficiency.
• Lead preparation and presentation of cases to outside prosecutorial agencies where top charges may be a felony or lower.
• Collect and review evidence, conduct same-day conferences to settle IPV as appropriate.
• Provide legal counsel to program areas and negotiate settlements and stipulations in fraud matters.
• Develop litigation strategy, determine admissibility of evidence, prepare witnesses for testimony and cross-examination, and other strategic matters.
• Ensure service of evidentiary packets and hearing notices within time standards; maintain case files and update notes in the case management system.
• Ensure timely compliance with Administrative Disqualification Hearing decisions and process recoupment or removal of actions when appropriate.

Skills

Criminal law

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Supervisory experience

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Agency Attorney III to serve as a Senior Attorney focused on Intentional Program Violation litigation, including administrative hearings and Article 78 actions, representing the Commissioner in state courts and tribunals.

In this role you will supervise attorneys, develop litigation strategies, draft and edit motions, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and manage case files.