Assistant Corporation Counsel - Family Court JD

City of New York • New York City, NY

18h

About The Position

The New York City Law Department, Family Court Division is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Division’s Juvenile Delinquency Unit. The Juvenile Delinquency Unit Serves as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency proceedings before the Family Court. Juvenile delinquency matters currently involve youth under 18 who have been arrested for conduct that would constitute a crime if they were adults. The goal of these proceedings is to address the needs and best interest of the youth and to ensure the safety of the community. Attorneys in the Family Court Division’s Juvenile Delinquency Unit carry a caseload and are responsible for all aspects of the practice. This includes community outreach and engagement, case investigation, motion practice, conducting extensive discovery, and courtroom litigation including pre-trial hearings, trials and dispositional hearings. The ACC’s borough assignment will include cross-designation as a Special Assistant District Attorney where they will draft cases and appear in the Youth Part of the Supreme Court. Attorneys will participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments. In addition, attorneys may be required to attend community events and meetings in the evening and weekend hours. Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under “resume” to apply. ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112

Requirements

• Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school and admitted in good standing with the NYS bar.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Community outreach and engagement
• Case investigation
• Motion practice
• Conducting extensive discovery
• Courtroom litigation including pre-trial hearings, trials and dispositional hearings
• Draft cases and appear in the Youth Part of the Supreme Court
• Participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments
• Attend community events and meetings in the evening and weekend hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed