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About the Role
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a Senior Attorney to represent the Commissioner in administrative hearings and state courts on Intentional Program Violation litigation. This role involves prosecuting or defending civil legal actions, preparing legal documents, and supervising legal staff. The position is distinct due to its focus on litigating intentional program violations, including those based on fraud, conspiracy, or collusion.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal representation of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services in administrative hearings and state courts on Intentional Program Violation litigation matters.
- Supervise legal staff by developing appropriate litigation strategies and managing time and leave.
- Draft and edit legal papers and gather evidence.
- Conduct legal research, investigations, and witness interviews.
- Prepare written motions, objections, rebuttals, and other legal memoranda.
- Prepare and/or review the evidence packet for sufficiency in establishing clear and convincing evidence of intentional program violation(s).
- Lead the preparation and presentation of cases to an outside prosecutorial agency.
- Collect and review evidence submitted by the client or their counsel.
- Conduct same day conferences to settle the IPV as appropriate.
- Provide legal counsel to program area(s) and negotiate settlements and stipulations in fraud matters.
- Develop appropriate litigation strategy.
- Ensure service of the evidentiary packet and notice of hearing is completed appropriately.
- Maintain case files and update notes into the Office of General Counsel/Fair Hearing case management system.
- Ensure timely compliance with Administrative Disqualification Hearing decisions.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne.
- Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
- 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.
Skills
- Litigation
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Evidence preparation
- Witness preparation
- Case management
- Supervision
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar
Education Level
- New York State Bar admission
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 to $125,000
- USD 92525 - USD 106404
About the Company
- The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).
- HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits.
- DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City.
- DSS also includes administrative and supportive divisions such as the Office of Legal Affairs.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.