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DEPARTMENT: General Counsel's Office (GCO)
JOB TITLE: SPU Agency Attorney
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced (non-manager)
LOCATION: Manhattan, New York
SALARY RANGE: $69, – $105,
H1: SPU Agency Attorney at Administration for Children's Services
H2: Legal Position at General Counsel's Office in Manhattan
Job Description:
- Provide legal advice on policy and program issues for current and new initiatives at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
- Draft legal documents and interpret laws and regulations related to child welfare and early care and education in New York City
- Manage and produce agency records for litigation challenging ACS' practices
- Liaise with the Law Department for employee matters and updates on litigation
- Perform sophisticated legal work in the Special Projects Unit (SPU) within the Office of the General Counsel at ACS
Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents, such as agency affirmations and affidavits, using generally acceptable legal procedures, forms, and techniques
- Interpret laws and regulations governing child welfare and early care and education in New York City
- Assist in managing and producing agency records for litigation
- Liaise with the Law Department for employee matters and updates on litigation
- Perform sophisticated legal work in the Special Projects Unit (SPU) within the Office of the General Counsel at ACS
Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- One year of satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne
- Strong research, written, and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with NYC law, policy, and procedures related to child welfare, child protection, juvenile justice, and social services laws
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent judgment
Preferred Skills:
- One year of experience as an Agency Attorney Intern
- Excellent research, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical abilities
- Familiarity with NYC law, policy, and procedures related to child welfare, child protection, juvenile justice, and social services laws
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exercise independent judgment
Salary Information:
- Salary range of $69, - $105,
- Selected candidate will be offered a salary between $69,090 - $79,454
Additional Information:
- No exam required for this position
- Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire about a candidate's history of child abuse and maltreatment
- Residency in New York City is not required for this position
To Apply:
- Visit or and search for Job ID #636369
- Only candidates under consideration will be contacted
- No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted
Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
- 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, visit the . Department of Education's website at /
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- The City of New York is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
- The City provides a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
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H1: SPU Agency Attorney at Administration for Children's Services
H2: Legal Position at General Counsel's Office in Manhattan
Headlines:
- SPU Agency Attorney position available at Administration for Children's Services
- Legal role in the General Counsel's Office at ACS in Manhattan
- Experienced candidates encouraged to apply for SPU Agency Attorney position
- Competitive salary range of $69, - $105, offered
- No exam required for this position at ACS
- Opportunity to work on policy and program issues for current and new initiatives
- Provide legal advice and draft documents related to child welfare and early care and education in NYC
- Experience in NYC law, policy, and procedures preferred
- Strong research, communication, and interpersonal skills needed for this role
- Residency in NYC not required for this position
- Federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance available for prospective employees of the City of New York
