ATTORNEY INTERNE

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Preferred Skills

• Litigation.
• Oral argument.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to the APS LPCU program areas on a variety of social service matters, including those related to APS.
• Draft legal memoranda and guidance on policy questions.
• Render litigation support in proceedings such as Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianship, Civil and Housing Court matters and administrative fair hearings.
• Review and redact agency case records and documents in response to subpoenas or other requests ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws.
• Represent the Commissioner within motions before the courts, hearings, petitions, etc. to pursue or avert further litigation.
• Research applicable statutes, case law or other material to resolve legal questions or problems, interpreting the intent and legal ramifications of laws, rules and regulations related to the delivery of services.
• Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility if types of evidence and matters of legal strategy.

Requirements

Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm, with flex time

Benefits

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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Litigation.
• Oral argument.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm, with flex time

Benefits

Not specified

Application Instructions

Not specified

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.
• New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Job ID

769663

Posted Until

2026-08-25

Title Code

30086

Civil Service Title

AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE

Title Classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business Title

ATTORNEY INTERNE

Job Level

00

Number of Positions

1

Work Location

4 World Trade Center