Fair Hearings Agency Attorney
About The Position
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the safety and well-being of children and families through comprehensive child welfare and juvenile justice services, alongside community supports. ACS manages community-based services, foster care, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. Their child protection staff address allegations of child maltreatment, and in juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and community programs for youth. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides essential legal representation and advice to the Commissioner and all ACS divisions. OGC proactively identifies legal vulnerabilities, collaborates with divisions to ensure compliance with legal mandates, and works closely with the NYC Law Department to mitigate risk and defend against litigation. The Fair Hearings & Compliance Unit (FHCU) within OGC is seeking an Agency Attorney to represent the Commissioner of ACS in administrative hearings and Article 78 proceedings. This role involves representing ACS in matters concerning indicated reports of child neglect, adoption subsidy and kinship guardianship payments, foster care rates and services, and other related issues before New York State tribunals and Courts. The attorney will prepare witnesses, evidence, and engage in trial-related initiatives.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
- Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
Nice To Haves
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a significant caseload of complex and/or sensitive cases
- Prepare and maintain case files and documents in advance of court appearances
- Interview witnesses and other relevant parties, reviewing relevant agency and third-party records and determining strength and admissibility of evidence
- Liaise with other ACS programs including but not limited to adoption subsidy unit staff and executives
- Liaise with NYS OCFS representatives including but not limited to adoption subsidy staff
- Review and provide legal opinion and counsel to unit and other ACS program staff
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and memoranda by following generally acceptable legal procedures, forms, and techniques in order to meet agency needs, goals, and objectives
- Conduct and/or assist with legal research and regularly reviewing relevant case law and regulations to support legal opinions
Benefits
- The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $92,525 - $106,404.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
