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NYC Department of Social Services · 4 days ago

ATTORNEY II

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking an Attorney II to provide legal guidance and representation in state and federal courts. The role involves drafting legal documents, negotiating contracts, and providing legal assistance to various program areas within the department.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal assistance to HRA and DHS program areas by researching legal questions or problems, interpreting the intent and legal ramifications of, agreements, laws, rules and regulations related to Medicaid Liens or Claims

Draft legal documents: pleadings, motions, agreements, contracts or statements to obtain court agreements, stipulations or judgments, including but not limited to objections, rebuttals, and affidavits in order to obtain successful outcomes for Agency litigation. Prepare legal memoranda and advisory opinions as requested

Represent the Commissioner in judicial proceedings, citywide motions before the courts, trials and/or hearings, petitions, appeals, etc. to pursue or avert further litigation

Negotiate on behalf of the Agency to obtain contracts, settlements or judgments. Conduct legal discovery to obtain evidence and research more sophisticated legal issues by reviewing statutes, case law, regulations and other legal material to formulate legal arguments and strategy in furtherance of the Agency' s position

Provide guidance to other attorney staff members and support staff, including staff training on policy, practices and new procedures. Review case files, recommending follow up action, and assuming full responsibility in absence of supervisor

Perform other related tasks

Qualification

Admission to New York State BarLegal researchCivil litigation experienceOralWritten advocacyMedicaid recovery lawEstate lawCivil procedureSupervisory experienceTime management disciplineMentoring skills

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar

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 (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

Preferred

Admission to Practice Law with the State of New York

Strong oral and written advocacy skills

Knowledge of proper courtroom etiquette, personal injury and Medicaid recovery law, estate law and civil procedure

Strong ability to articulate the law and advocate on behalf of the agency

Superior legal research and writing ability and time management discipline

Prior experience as a supervisor or mentor

3 years of legal experience in civil litigation

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

NYC Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).

Founded in 1966

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees