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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ATTORNEY INTERNE
</b></h1></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
</li></ul></div></div><div><div>Posted On: 11/25/2025
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Full-Time
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div>Location
</div><div>MANHATTAN</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li>No Exam Required
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Department</div>
<div>Office Of Legal Affairs-NM</div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div>Salary Range:</div>
<div>$72,510.00 &ndash; $83,388.00</div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>The Litigation and Program Counseling Unit (LPCU) represents the Agency in litigation and provides legal counsel to the majority of program areas within the New York City Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration, including those that administer cash assistance, emergency assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Medicaid, home care services, services for survivors of domestic violence and clients living with HIV/AIDS, and supportive and career services.
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LPCU represents the Agency in Article 78 and other proceedings in Supreme and Civil Court, provides litigation support to the New York City Law Department on class action and other major litigation and appeals, and provides legal counsel to program areas on the impact of complex laws and regulations on the administration of benefits and services to low-income New Yorkers and vulnerable populations.
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The Office of General Counsel is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney Interne to function as an Attorney Interne within the Litigation and Program Counseling Unit of the Office of Legal Affairs.<br>
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The Attorney Interne will<br>
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<ul><li>Provide legal counsel to the Family Independence Administration, the Medical Assistance Program, the HIV/AIDS Services Administration, the Home Care Services Program, the Employment and Support Services Administration, Customized Assistance Services, the Office of Client Advocacy (including the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs, the Office of Disability Affairs, and the Office of LGBQTI Affairs), the Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, Fair Fares NYC, and other DSS/HRA program areas.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Draft legal opinions in response to requests for legal guidance, interpret laws and regulations, and analyze the impact of proposed amendments to federal, state and local laws and regulations. Draft litigation documents, such as affidavits, motion papers, memoranda of law and answers to pleadings.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Represent the Agency in Supreme and Civil Courts and in certain administrative hearings. Court matters include Article 78 proceedings, small claims and other civil actions and responses to subpoenas.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Provide litigation support to the NYC Law Department in the Agency&rsquo;s defense of federal class actions, and other major litigation and appeals.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Performs other related tasks.</li></ul><br>
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.</p><p><b><br>
Preferred Skills</b></p><br>
- Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills. - Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. - Excellent problem-solving and organization skills. - Ability to multi-task. - Legal experience in public interest law or government.<br>
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
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Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
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Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID
</div><div>758848</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div>Posted until</div>
<div>01/23/2026</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Title code</div>
<div>30086</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Civil service title</div>
<div>AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Title classification</div>
<div>Non-Competitive-5</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Business title</div>
<div>ATTORNEY INTERNE</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li><div>Experience Level: </div>Entry-Level
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job level</div>
<div>00</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Number of positions</div>
<div>1</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Work location</div>
<div>4 World Trade Center</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>Category: </div>Legal Affairs
</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>ATTORNEY INTERNE</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

ATTORNEY INTERNE

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
</b></h1></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
</li></ul></div></div><div><div>Posted On: 11/26/2025
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Full-Time
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div>Location
</div><div>QUEENS</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li>No Exam Required
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Department</div>
<div>Office Of Legal Affairs-NM</div>
</div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div>Salary Range:</div>
<div>$72,510.00 &ndash; $83,388.00</div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2></div>
<div><div><div>The Department of Social Services' Office of Legal Affairs provides legal guidance, litigation support, and direct representation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies to the Department of Social Services and all DSS program areas to ensure the delivery of social services consistent with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
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Under direction of a Supervising Attorney, the Attorney Interne will work towards establishing paternity and child support orders in the family court.
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The Office of the General Counsel / Office of Legal Affairs is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney Interne, in the Child Support Enforcement Term (CSET) of the Support and Lien Recovery Litigation Unit (SLRLU) to function as an Attorney Interne, who will:<br>
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<ul><li>Represent the interests of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in NYS Family Court litigation to establish paternity and orders of support for children in receipt of public assistance.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Appear in hearings and trials. Seek penalties on violation of support petitions. Work on Medical orders of support, modification of orders and violations of orders for dependent children in receipt of Medicaid.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Provide legal counsel and review with regard to negotiated settlements on outstanding arrears owed to the Commissioner and stipulate to orders of support outside of court based on Office of Child Support Services initiatives and pilot programs.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Perform legal research on basic family law subject matter and drafting standard motions and rebuttals.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Draft legal documents and provide legal assistance to OCSS by researching applicable statutes, case law or other material to resolve legal questions/problems, interpret the intent and legal ramifications of laws, rules/regulations related to the delivery of social services.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Maintain case files and update notes into Office of Legal Affairs case management system records on case status.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Determine the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>Must travel within New York City and may be re-assigned to other boroughs within New York City, as needed.</li></ul><br>
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.</p><p><b><br>
Preferred Skills</b></p><br>
- Prior litigation experience - Strong oral and written advocacy skills - Prior experience with Child Support or Family Law - Admission to the NY State Bar or NY bar passage<br>
<p><b>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness</b></p><br>
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.<br>
<p><b>
Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
New York City Residency is not required for this position<br>
<p><b>
Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID
</div><div>758918</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><div>Posted until</div>
<div>01/24/2026</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Title code</div>
<div>30086</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Civil service title</div>
<div>AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Title classification</div>
<div>Non-Competitive-5</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Business title</div>
<div>AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li><div>Experience Level: </div>Entry-Level
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job level</div>
<div>00</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Number of positions</div>
<div>1</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Work location</div>
<div>88-11 165 Street Jamaica</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>Category: </div>Administration &amp; Human Resources
</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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