ATTORNEY INTERNE

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
The Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs is recruiting for an Agency Attorney Interne to function as Attorney Interne, who will work towards establishing paternity and child support orders in the family court.

Requirements

  • Represent the interests of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in NYS Family Court litigation to establish paternity and orders of support for children in receipt of public assistance.
  • Provide legal counsel and review with regard to negotiated settlements on outstanding arrears owed to the Commissioner and stipulate to orders of support outside of court based on Office of Child Support Services initiatives and pilot programs.
  • Perform legal research on basic family law subject matter and drafting standard motions and rebuttals.
  • Maintain case files and update notes into Office of Legal Affairs case management system records on case status.
  • Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401k matching
  • Retirement plan
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
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