Attorney Interne

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS), through its Office of Legal Affairs, provides legal guidance, litigation support, and direct representation to 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. The unit represents the agency in court matters involving paternity and support orders, liens and claims against personal injury awards and estate assets, and defenses of agency administrative and lien recovery enforcement actions.

The Attorney Interne will work on the Casualty Lien Team within SLRLU under the direction of a supervising attorney. The role represents the DSS Commissioner in matters involving Medicaid liens and claims, negotiates liens, prepares legal documents, conducts legal research, and helps resolve legal questions concerning Medicaid laws and regulations. The position requires travel to court appearances in all five boroughs. The stated 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 all five boroughs for court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent the interests of the Commissioner of DSS citywide in court, including Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court, in matters involving Medicaid liens under Social Services Law 104-b and other Medicaid claims and recovery of Medicaid monies owed.
• Negotiate liens, draft legal pleadings and correspondence, and calculate Medicaid liens.
• Provide legal assistance to the Office of Liens and Trusts, including researching statutes, case law, and other materials to resolve legal questions or problems.
• Interpret the intent and legal ramifications of laws, rules, and regulations related to Medicaid.
• Research lien matters related to Social Services Law 104-b and draft affirmative and defensive motions and affirmations to assert DSS Medicaid liens or claims.
• 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