ATTORNEY INTERNE

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $72,510 - $83,388

About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS) Office of Legal Affairs provides legal guidance, litigation support, and direct representation in courts and administrative agencies for DSS and its program areas. The Support and Lien Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU) provides legal counsel and litigation services to DSS, the Office of Child Support Services, and the Investigation, Revenue and Enforcement Administration. It represents the agency in matters including paternity and support orders, and liens and claims involving public assistance and Medicaid recipients’ personal injury awards and estate assets.

The Agency Attorney Interne will join the Casualty Lien Team within SLRLU. Under a supervising attorney, the position represents the DSS Commissioner in court matters concerning Medicaid liens under Social Services Law 104-b and other Medicaid claims and recovery of Medicaid funds. Duties include negotiating liens; drafting pleadings, motions, affirmations, and correspondence; calculating liens; researching and interpreting applicable law; assisting the Office of Liens and Trusts; determining case strategy and evidentiary issues; and traveling to court appearances throughout New York City’s five boroughs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flex.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in Sections 520.3 or 520.5 of the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals, or admission to the New York State Bar.
• Ability to travel to court appearances throughout all five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Represent the interests of the DSS Commissioner in court, including Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court, in matters involving Medicaid liens under Social Services Law 104-b, other Medicaid claims, and recovery of Medicaid funds.
• Negotiate liens and calculate Medicaid liens.
• Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, affirmative and defensive motions, and affirmations to assert DSS Medicaid liens or claims.
• Provide legal assistance to the Office of Liens and Trusts.
• Research statutes, case law, and other materials to resolve legal questions and interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to Medicaid.
• Determine legal strategy for assigned cases and assess whether to present evidence and the admissibility of evidence.
• Travel to court appearances in all five boroughs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree