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NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
Division Description:
The Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department for DOF, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services in support of a full range of city tax and other revenue-related matters. Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle a wide range of legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, FOIL, and employment law.
Job Description:
Within Legal Affairs, the Collections Unit supports the agency's debt collections efforts, handling the collections of business and excise tax warrants, bankruptcy issues, collections of environmental control board violations and may also collect other debt. Reporting to the Director of the Collections Unit, the unit seeks two experienced attorneys to work independently to represent the agency in debt collection matters including ECB debt, legal research, review of debt and other legal and collections related documents for collections, negotiation of agreements with debtors, mortgage foreclosure matters, bankruptcy issues and legal process to enforce judgments.
Under general supervision with latitude for independent and unreviewed action and decision, performing more sophisticated agency legal work, the collections attorneys' responsibilities will include the following:
• Perform legal research and draft memorandum, legal responses and other documents as needed on various debt collection matters, including some complicated matters.
• Research and review debt for collections using agency computer systems.
• Prepare, review and/or sign legal collection and enforcement documents including executions, information subpoenas and restraining notices as needed.
• Handle mortgage foreclosure and tax lien foreclosure matters and submit surplus money claims and if required prepare motions and handle oral argument regarding priority issues.
• Collect Debt, including Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH/ECB) violations and tax warrant debt.
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• Prepare legal responses to questions from the Collections Division and other agency operating divisions.
• Research and draft legal responses to claims or actions filed against the agency as needed.
• Review, analyze and draft legislation, policies, regulations, and statutes.
• Work with staff in the Collections Division on collections projects and matters.
• Working with the Director and other attorneys as needed, provide legal counsel to the agency's operational staff. Assignment topics may include legal work relating to the CPLR, collections issues, judgment issues, ECB and other City debt and other areas as needed.
• Handle general legal matters and special assignments including representing the agency in court and administrative proceedings as needed.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
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
Preferred Skills:
• Excellent research and writing.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience as an attorney with the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Knowledge of collections and the NYS Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Additional Information:
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.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam,
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Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Posting Date: 10/07/2022 Post Until: 01/31/2023
The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (NY LEO) is designed to ensure a diverse legal community by promoting academic success in law school for individuals historically under-represented in the legal profession.

Through an intense six-week summer program, the NY LEO Program assists minority, low income and economically or educationally disadvantaged college graduates in acquiring the fundamental and practical skills necessary to succeed in law school. The program is available to qualified candidates who will attend law school in New York.

The NY LEO Program is administered by the Honorable Kathie E. Davidson, Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute. Students live on campus and participate in the program full-time. Experienced law professors provide instruction in first-year law school core courses as well as in legal research, writing and analysis. As part of the program, students have the opportunity to visit courts in session and meet with members of the judiciary and other legal professionals.

Those interested in the program can apply using the link below:

2022 NEW YORK LEGAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (NY LEO) (google.com)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information about the LEO program, please visit: Home - LEO | NYCOURTS.GOV

Job ID: 520964

Business Title: Special Education Hearing Officer

Civil Service Title: EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL

Title Classification: Non-Competitive

Job Category: Legal Affairs

Career Level: Experienced (non-manager)

Work Location: 66 John Street, New York, Ny

Division/Work Unit: Hearing Division MA

# of Positions: 26

Title Code No: 95005 

Level: M1

Proposed Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $140,000.00 (Annual)

Job Description

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year.  OATH is seeking to hire twenty (20) attorneys to serve as special education hearing officers in the administration of special education impartial due process hearings for students with disabilities, 3-21 years of age, pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. 
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has established due process procedures for use when a parent and a school district disagree about the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for a student with a disability.  Such disagreements may be resolved through an impartial hearing, a formal method in which the parties present and refute evidence before a hearing officer.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting hearings by remote means and in person, evaluating evidence, and maintaining administrative courtroom procedures.
• Conduct settlement conferences between parents and the New York City Department of Education.
• Issue written decisions.
• Conduct legal research regarding state and federal education laws, the IDEA, and special education programs.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness in handling assigned matters promptly.
• Handle special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations.

New York State Education Department impartial hearing officer training and additional training will be provided at no cost to candidates after hiring.

Please note: Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing and must attain NYSED impartial hearing officer certification promptly upon hiring and maintain such certification for the duration of this employment.

Minimum Qual Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred Skills

• Possess knowledge of, and the ability to understand, the provisions of federal and state law and regulations pertaining to IDEA and legal interpretations of such law and regulations by federal and state courts.
• Possess knowledge of, and the ability to conduct hearings in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice and to render and write decisions in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.

To Apply

Applicant must be a City resident within 90 days of appointment.  Interested candidates should apply online via NYC Careers on the NYC.gov website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/careers/html/home/home.shtml). No telephone calls, faxes or personal inquiries please.  Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
For more information about OATH, visit us at:  www.nyc.gov/oath

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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The following jobs are available within the NYC Law Department. Please review each opportunity below for specific application requirements.

• Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation (Job ID 522875)
• Commercial and Real Estate Litigation (Job ID 522865)
• Family Court – Bronx (Job ID 522953) and Brooklyn (Job ID 522852) Offices
• Special Federal Litigation (Job ID 522862)
• Tort (Job ID 522822)
• Workers’ Compensation (Job ID 522783)

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND REGULATORY LITIGATION

The Law Department is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Administrative Law & Regulatory Litigation Division. The Administrative Law & Regulatory Litigation Division handles State and Federal court proceedings brought by and against the numerous City agencies that are responsible for administering and enforcing laws and regulations in the areas of public health, land use, licensing, use of the streets, transportation, public housing, building and fire codes, among others, so as to enhance the quality of life of its citizens and visitors. Some of these actions include challenges to the provisions of law themselves, while most dispute the application of a particular legal requirement in a specific context. Many cases raise constitutional claims, including First and Second Amendment challenges, challenges to various City regulations and orders on Due Process and Equal Protection grounds, among others; and many cases involve challenges that the regulations or policies at issue violate state or federal statutory provisions.  The Division handles cases for over 20 different City agencies and the five City-run Pension Funds.  In addition to our varied defensive practice, the Division brings some civil actions to obtain compliance with regulatory requirements, and prosecutes code violators in New York Criminal Court to punish their non-compliance and ultimately bring about code compliance. The hired candidate will be responsible for independently handling a caseload comprised of these sorts of actions from beginning to end including preparing pleadings and affidavits after reviewing agency records and consulting with agency representatives, researching and writing memoranda of law, conducing necessary discovery, making court appearances to argue motions, and taking cases if appropriate to trial, as well as prosecuting violations and misdemeanors in Criminal Court.

All applicants must be admitted in the State of New York with at least two years of experience following graduation from an ABA approved law school. Applicants must have superior organizational, time-management, research and writing and oral advocacy skills.

Applicants should have a demonstrated record of independently litigating matters in the courts. Prior regulatory or municipal law experience is preferred, but not required.

The deadline to apply is March 18, 2022.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 522875: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522875&PostingSeq=1

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COMMERCIAL AND REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

The Commercial & Real Estate Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department seeks an experienced litigator to represent the City and related entities in commercial litigation matters. The position is for an attorney to handle the Division's contract cases, including delay damages and other claims under multimillion-dollar construction contracts with private companies to build or repair the City's infrastructure,  contracts for critically needed goods and services, and procurement process disputes.  The position will also involve counseling City agencies regarding procurement issues, the contractual ADR process, and other matters.  The Division litigates principally in state courts and before administrative tribunals, such as the Contract Dispute Resolution Board, though federal court experience is a plus.

Applicants must be graduates of ABA accredited law schools and have at least three years of legal experience. Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State. Candidates must possess strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.

The deadline to apply is March 18, 2022.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 522865: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522865&PostingSeq=1&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL

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FAMILY COURT – BRONX AND BROOKLYN OFFICES

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of three years of litigation experience in criminal or juvenile justice for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Family Court Division. Our mission is two-fold:  Juvenile Justice and Interstate and International Child Support.   This position is specifically for the Juvenile Justice practice.  When addressing cases of youth charged with criminal acts,  the law requires a rehabilitative determination of the outcome that best meets the needs of the youth and the protection of the community. Family Court Division staff work under the fastest timelines and with complex situations to achieve that goal. 

The position offers the opportunity to join approximately 250 people in dedicated service to the children, families and communities of NYC.  We are a citywide Division with locations in all five boroughs.  We investigate cases involving criminal allegations that range from minor offenses often emanating from conflict within families which are immediately met by dedicated case support teams geared to assist; to complicated cases of youth involved with assaults, robberies, weapons possession, arson, attempted homicide and homicide and sexual offenses handled by specially-trained personnel.  Assistants are given the opportunity to train for and join the Division’s Special Victims Unit which handles complex litigation around sex offenses and other related cases and whose members are nationally trained and certified in forensic interviewing and other specialized skills; and/or the Division’s Major Case Unit which handles advanced litigation dealing with the most serious charges and challenging needs and whose members work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement to address safety concerns within communities; and the opportunity to qualify to be cross-designated special ADAs in most of the NYC District Attorney offices where they work alongside ADAs on Adolescent Offender cases being removed to Family Court under the historic Raise the Age legislation.

Attorneys carry  their own caseload and work collaboratively with others in a team approach to cases; and can second chair the most complex cases handled by senior attorneys.  The responsibilities include but are not limited to: interviewing victims, civilian witnesses and police officers; working with law enforcement to obtain, evaluate and analyze evidence to determine the viability of a case thereby determining whether the case can be filed or must be declined. If the case can be filed in court, deciding whether a community based diversion is appropriate; if the case is filed, drafting depositions; filing petitions conducting and providing discovery including body worn camera, DNA, video and Giglio evidence; preparing and conducting pre-trial hearings including pre-petition detention and probable cause hearings, which determine the custodial status of the youth; constitutional suppression hearings to determine the admissibility of evidence; fact-finding hearings (similar to trials in adult criminal cases), which determine whether the juvenile committed the acts alleged; and dispositional (sentencing) hearings.  The Assistant is supported by legal supervisors and legal support professionals.  Case assignment is centered around a vertical prosecution model. 

The Family Court Division is ideal for attorneys with a passion for juvenile justice, and helping communities thrive.  Suitable members of the Division possess the ability to investigate cases, analyze and then advocate for appropriate outcomes on a case-by-case basis, and to expertly conduct hearings and trials in a fast-paced environment with the ultimate goals of rehabilitation of the youth and the enhancement of the safety of the community.

Every office within the Division is composed of enthusiastic, dedicated personnel who contribute to the vibrancy of the work.   The office location of the Assistant will be flexible depending on factors such as space availability, preference of the individual and the needs of the Division.

• The ACC will be welcomed and may be required to attend various inter-agency and borough meetings; and to prepare and present trainings both within the Family Court Division and to other agencies and stakeholders.

• Excellent legal research and writing skills are essential to the position; and participation in special projects such as those addressing legislative, policy and operational change will be offered and may be required. Attorneys are expected to visit crime scenes and conduct interviews and other casework after hours and on weekends when necessary.

• Our work is ongoing and constant, it affects peoples’ lives.  The Division therefore operates 365 days and nights a year to meet the needs of expert case investigation as well as the rights of those in custody beyond Family Court hours.  Therefore, participation in a city-wide on-call system for juvenile justice cases that take place outside of office hours as well a rotating schedule for Weekend, Holiday Evening Court (WHEC) currently operated in the Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street  is required.  Note:  Work in the rotation serving WHEC is compensated through the granting of an RDO (regular day off) during the work week as well as transportation home at the end of the shift.

• Attorneys are required to participate in community events including school, precinct and community outreach events for community members to meet us and learn about our work; and for us to meet community members and learn from them.  

• The Family Court Division’s Juvenile Justice practice is comprised of a dynamic group of collaborative people who work together as a team.  The qualified candidate is drawn to teamwork and supportive relationships within the office, the court and NYC at large!

• The Family Court Division is committed to the ongoing professional development of staff and mentors and coaches are available to all.

The successful Applicant must be admitted and in good standing with the NYS Bar and must have substantial experience, preferably in criminal and/or juvenile justice law, following graduation from an ABA accredited law school.  Applicants must possess excellent judgment; exceptional organizational abilities; strong leadership skills; solid knowledge of constitutional and criminal law, the Family Court and Youth Part principles and the laws that govern them;  evidentiary issues; and strong interpersonal skills. Applicants must also be creative problem-solvers and opportunity identifiers with a sufficient degree of emotional intelligence to assist them in dealing with the wide range of legal,  and social, issues experienced by the youth, families,  community members, law enforcement, court and agency personnel and all those with whom they will be engaged in the course of their Juvenile Justice work.

The deadline to apply is March 18, 2022.

Please click the following link to apply to -

Job ID 522953 (Bronx): https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522953&PostingSeq=1&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL

Job ID 522852 (Brooklyn): https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522852&PostingSeq=1

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SPECIAL FEDERAL LITIGATION

The Special Federal Litigation Division of the NYC Law Department defends the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court in which police, district attorney or correction officer misconduct is alleged. These cases arise from contact between citizens and law enforcement officers in three contexts: police operations, the prosecution of criminal proceedings, and the custody of arrested individuals in the City's detention facilities. Suits are typically brought by those who believe their constitutional rights were violated in the course of an arrest and subsequent prosecution, or on account of events in City jails.

The Special Federal Litigation Division is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with at least two years of litigation experience for an ACC position in the division. The hired attorney will handle a caseload from inception through resolution whether by motion practice, settlement, or trial. Attorneys conduct initial investigations to determine if representation is appropriate, answer the complaint, appear at court conferences, engage in extensive discovery (paper and electronic), take and defend depositions, draft dispositive motions, conduct settlement negotiations, and, when appropriate, take cases to trial in federal court.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school, preferably in federal practice, municipal liability, constitutional or personal injury law. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY. Applicants must have demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

The deadline to apply is March 18, 2022.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 522862: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522862&PostingSeq=1&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL

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TORT

The Tort Division of the NYC Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for Assistant Corporation Counsel positions in various units of the division. Tort Division attorneys defend the City of New York in personal injury and property damage cases primarily in State Court. The Tort Division is currently hiring for the following units:

Pre-Trial Unit: Pre-trial attorneys handle cases while they are in discovery. They appear regularly in court to attend discovery or other status conferences and argue motions. Attorneys take and defend depositions, request and exchange discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and write and argue substantive and procedural motions. Once they are experienced pre-trial attorneys, they also may serve as a 1st or 2nd chair of a trial, in addition to their pre-trial case responsibilities.

Vertical Unit: Attorneys in the Vertical Units are assigned Tort cases to handle from inception through resolution. Vertical Unit attorneys engage in discovery, take and defend depositions, write and argue motions, engage in settlement negotiations. When a case that a Vertical Unit attorney is assigned goes to trial, the attorney will serve as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd chair on that trial, as appropriate for their level of experience.

State Law Enforcement Defense (SLED) Unit: Attorneys assigned to the SLED Unit represent police officers in cases involving claims of misconduct. Attorneys in this unit are assigned to either handle assigned litigation tasks on a number of cases (like pre-trial attorneys) or are assigned cases from commencement through resolution (like vertical unit attorneys) either by settlement or motion. When a case that a SLED attorney is assigned vertically goes to trial, the attorney will serve as a 1st, 2nd or 3rd chair on that trial, as appropriate for their level of experience.

Please note that the Tort Division has offices in every borough and attorneys may be assigned to a borough based on the needs of the division.

All candidates must be graduates of an ABA approved law school, admitted to practice in New York State and have at least one year of civil litigation experience.

Candidates should be committed to public service, pursuing justice and serving the common good. To best serve the City we represent, the Law Department seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. The Law Department also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2022.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 522822: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522822&PostingSeq=1&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications for an attorney position in our Workers’ Compensation Division. The division represents the City of New York and related entities at administrative hearings before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Division attorneys manage and litigate matters involving City employees whose claims for benefits are pending before the Workers’ Compensation Board. They appear at hearings and trials before administrative law judges on a daily basis. They conduct investigations and legal research in preparation for hearings and evaluate the merits of claims. They regularly cross-examine fact witnesses as well as all types of medical experts. Cases involve a wide variety of medical conditions, from de minimus to life threatening. Legal issues cover a broad spectrum, including compensability and coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Law, timely claim filing, questions of causation, medical disability, need for treatment and entitlement to wage replacement. Attorneys research and write appeals to the Commissioners of the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Appellate Division.

Applicants must be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York or have passed the New York Bar and be in the process of becoming admitted. The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written advocacy skills, the ability to manage a large case load, and the ability to think and respond quickly.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2022.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 522783: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=522783&PostingSeq=1&Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL

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THE CITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Antonelli & Antonelli seeks a dynamic and engaging legal assistant to focus on client intake and office administration. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, technologically savvy, possess ambition and curiosity.

The position centers around client intake and some investigation of potential cases in New York State Surrogate's Court, including researching cases in various court record rooms. The position will also involve some administrative duties including working with service providers to troubleshoot problems; assisting with special projects including data analysis; handling phones, filing, mailing; and other office management tasks.

Key qualities include patience, compassion, confidence, and professionalism. The ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment is critical.

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer/technology skills and the ability to quickly learn how to use new software
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently as well being a self-starter

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Foreign language skill

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Paralegal certificate is a plus

Experience

• 2-3 years of office experience
• Law firm experience preferred

Compensation

• $50,000 annual salary
• 20 days paid time off

Hours

• 40 hours/week

Job Type

• Full-time
• Remote/In-person hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in-person)

Employment Opportunities

The Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) is committed to promoting the values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in the legal profession and to advance the fair administration of justice. Providing access to employment opportunities in the legal profession is key to achieving these goals. The BBA’s Diversity Committee is pleased to share the following information about current employment opportunities.

• NY Legal Education Opportunity (LEO) Program Director: The New York State Judicial Institute is seeking a Program Director for its New York Legal Education Opportunity Program. This program is funded by a grant which permits the hiring of a Program Director, essential legal instructors, and staff. For more information, please review the attached announcement. All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Leonie Stone at lmstone@nycourts.gov. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: March 10, 2022

• Court Attorney (Elbow Law Clerk for PROMESA Cases): The U.S. District Court Southern District of New York is seeking an appointee for a two-year clerkship position starting in April 2022. The appointee to the position will come to the position with prior experience in complex commercial litigation. Priorcomplex bankruptcy restructuring experience is preferred but not required. The appointee will perform duties in the chambers of the judge overseeing the ongoing PROMESA debt restructuring proceedings for Puerto Rico. Please submit your resume, writing sample, references, and cover letter to: Personnel@nysd.uscourts.gov. For more information, please review the attached announcement. CLOSING DATE: Until filled; preference given to applications submitted by March 18, 2022.

• New York State Court System: For information about current employment opportunities in the New York State Court System, please visit http://ww2.nycourts.gov/job-postings-statewide-careers-22971.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

DATE: February 16, 2022
POSITION: Court Attorney (Elbow Law Clerk for PROMESA Cases)
LOCATION: 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York
CLASS LEVEL: CL 29 - CL 31
SALARY: $87,746 - $176,300 (Depending on qualifications & experience)
CLOSING DATE: Until filled; preference given to applications submitted by March 18, 2022
VACANCY NO: 22-06R

This position is subject to annual renewal in support of the PROMESA matter.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This listing is for a two-year clerkship position starting in April 2022. The
appointee to the position will come to the position with prior experience in complex commercial litigation. Prior
complex bankruptcy restructuring experience is preferred but not required. The appointee will perform duties in the
chambers of the judge overseeing the ongoing PROMESA debt restructuring proceedings for Puerto Rico. Although
an adjustment plan has been confirmed for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico itself, significant additional restructuring
and litigation work continues. The appointee will independently conduct legal research on complex matters, including
issues of first impression, as well as on a wide range of issues coming before the Court, review and monitor case
records/filings, draft proposed opinions, memorandum decisions, and orders, provide objective analytical and
procedural advice to the judge, chambers staff, and court staff, provide information to attorneys and parties in interest,
and have significant case management, and some staff management, responsibilities. Representative duties include:

• Coordinate, review, and process exigent requests for relief.
• Perform initial procedural and substantive review of submissions in order to determine proper course of action.
• Perform complex legal research and analysis; communicate results to judges orally and in writing.
• Review motions and prepare draft orders and reports, memoranda, or opinions resolving requests for relief.
• Review pleadings or briefs and records to draft proposed orders, memorandum, or opinions resolving matters on the merits.
• Present cases and motions to judge and explain (orally and in writing) the proposed recommendation and any choices to be made.
• Keep up with developments in the law of the circuit and the district and bankruptcy courts, as well as with national and territorial legislative, executive branch, and administrative actions, and update judge and chambers colleagues on such matters. 
• Develop specialized expertise in insolvency and governmental debt matters.
• Ability to travel regularly to Puerto Rico as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree
from a law school that has been accredited by a recognized accrediting authority or be admitted to practice before the
highest court of a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or federal court of general jurisdiction of the United States.
In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, applicants must also have specialized experience as
shown in the table below.

The applicant must be intellectually curious and have an aptitude and willingness to work with complex procedures
and legal and financial concepts. The applicant must possess excellent organizational, collaborative, leadership, and
time management skills, sound judgment and an ability to maintain all chambers work interactions and work product
confidential. The applicant must also display strong analytical and research abilities, and exhibit excellent oral and
written communication skills, including the ability to communicate detailed and complex information to others. A
thorough knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also
required.

Given the time sensitivity and complexity of the workload, the applicant must be capable of working quickly at a high
level of sophistication and accuracy, be available to work on a flexible basis, and have a work history reflecting
dependability. The ability to work a full-time schedule and substantial additional night and weekend hours on a regular
basis as needed is necessary.

Successful candidates are likely to have had substantial prior legal practice and/or clerkship experience. Law review
or moot court experience is desirable; knowledge of the Spanish language would be helpful.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal research, legal
administration, or equivalent experience, gained after graduation from law school.

The following may be credited as one year of specialized experience:

• Graduation in the upper third of class from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools;
• Membership on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
• Graduation from a law school on the approved list of the American Bar Association or that of the Association of American Law Schools with an advanced degree (LLM or equivalent); or
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies which, in the opinion of the appointing official, is the equivalent of the above.

BENEFITS: The Federal Judiciary offers a comprehensive benefits package (includes paid vacation, sick leave and
holidays; participation in federal health benefits, life insurance and retirement programs; supplemental dental and
vision insurance, long term care plan options, flexible spending accounts and a transit subsidy program once eligibility
requirements are met).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for this position, please submit a resume detailing your education
and work experience, along with a legal analytical writing sample, a cover letter, law school transcript, and three written
professional and/or academic references, which must include contact information for the references. The cover letter
must indicate the position for which you are applying, including the vacancy number, and explain how your education
and/or experience relate to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Resumes without the cover letter
addressing qualifications will not be considered.

It is preferred for the applications to be submitted in a single PDF document, and for candidates to include the vacancy
number and position title in the subject field of the e-mail containing the application. Applications submitted as zip
files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not
be considered. Only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume, writing sample, references, and cover letter to: Personnel@nysd.uscourts.gov

NY Legal Education Opportunity (LEO) Program Director

Job Announcement

The New York State Judicial Institute is seeking a Program Director for its New York Legal Education Opportunity Program. This program is funded by a grant which permits the hiring of a Program Director, essential legal instructors, and staff.

The New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEO) is an intense six-week summer pre-law school program hosted by The New York State Judicial Institute. LEO’s mission is to promote academic success in law school for individuals historically underrepresented in the legal profession. LEO is designed to provide minority, low-income, and economically or educationally disadvantaged college graduates with the fundamental and practical skills necessary to succeed in law school. Students accepted to the program are referred to as LEO Fellows.

The Program Director is responsible for directing and overseeing all facets of LEO and is vital to its success. The Director’s responsibilities include: reviewing applications and selecting LEO Fellows; hiring faculty and Teaching Assistants; choosing and developing courses; overseeing the mentorship program; creating and completing evaluations of the Fellows and the LEO program; administering all academic, extracurricular, and residential aspects of LEO; assisting LEO Fellows as appropriate with any outstanding law school applications; providing any information required in connection with the grant funding; and preparing an end of program report.

The academic portion of the program will focus on analyzing cases in core legal subjects and developing legal writing skills. The extracurricular elements of the program will introduce LEO Fellows to the practice of law and professionalism, including field trips to courts. The mentorship program will connect each LEO Fellow to a judge or practicing lawyer who has agreed to serve as a mentor to the LEO Fellow through law school.

Qualifications for the Program Director position include a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, experience managing grant funds, general knowledge of the law school admission process, ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and project management experience.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Leonie Stone at lmstone@nycourts.gov.

POSTING DATE: February 10, 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: March 10, 2022

New hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by the date of hire, unless granted a reasonable accommodation due to disability or religion.