ATTORNEY INTERNE About our Agency The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families through community-based supports and preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. The agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including community-based supports and alternatives for youth and families, detention, and placement. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing child care assistance to thousands of children so their families can access safe, affordable, quality care for them. Job Description Job ID: 562889 Business Title: Attorney Interne Civil Service Title: AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE Title Classification: Non-Competitive Division/Work Unit: Family Court Legal Svcs-Fcls Proposed Salary Range: $62,397 - $71,757 (Annual) 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. Preferred Skills The preferred candidates should possess the following: excellent written and oral communication skills; and knowledge and understanding of New York State child welfare laws. May 2022 law school graduates must have passed the July 2022 UBE, the June 2022 NYLE and the August 2022 MPRE if candidate has not already passed the NYLE and MPRE during law school. All other applicants should be admitted to the NYS Bar or eligible for and awaiting admission to the NYS bar. Qualification Requirements 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. Additional Information Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. 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. 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’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF. Work Locations: 150 William Street, New York NY 151-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 350 St. Mark's Place, Staten Island, NY How 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#562889 For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 562889 and click on the "Apply" button, or click here: https://bit.ly/3xnMNHp 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. Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position.