Job DescriptionTHE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $78,411 - $82,785.The Family Court Legal Services division is seeking qualified candidates for the position of entry level Agency Attorney Interne commencing in the Fall of 2024.The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community. The Division of Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) is responsible for representing Children’s Services in child neglect and abuse cases, permanency hearings and other child welfare proceedings in the New York City Family Courts. FCLS Attorneys work collaboratively with caseworkers and other child welfare stakeholders to further the agency’s mission of helping children and families achieve safety, permanency and well-being. Under direct and close supervision, specific duties will include:
Work closely with Child Protective caseworkers to identify and analyze legal problems and issues.
Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions and memoranda of law and fact by following generally acceptable legal procedures, forms and techniques in order to meet agency needs,
goals and objectives.
Represent the agency in Family Court on all aspects of child protective proceedings and other judicial proceedings including juvenile delinquency and Close to Home matters.
Interview witnesses and other relevant parties to the litigation to determine admissibility of various types of evidence.
Prepare and maintain case files and documents in advance of court appearances.
Conduct legal research and regularly review relevant case law and regulations to support legal opinions.
Counsel Child Protective caseworkers and agency case planners on issues relating to permanency and well-being of children in foster care.
ADDITIONAL INFO:Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether acandidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse andmaltreatment report.TO APPLY:APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 633785For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 633785 and click on the "Apply" button. If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.WORK LOCATION:150 William Street, New York NY151-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY350 St. Mark's Place, Staten Island, NYQualificationsGraduation 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.Additional InformationThe 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.