Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Government

New York City, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Max 2 yrs required

No

Vacancy Details

Position Type: Administrative and Central Office

Office Title/Functional Title: Special Education Unit Attorney Interne, CSE - 24725

Civil Service Title: Agency Attorney Intern OJ/MBF

Level: ****

Division/Office: Office of the General Counsel

Posting End Date: 06/30/2025

Description:

Position Summary: Under the close supervision of a Supervising Attorney within the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services, the Special Education Unit (SEU) Attorney Interne undertakes legal work related to IDEA claims filed by parents or the organization regarding services provided to students classified with, or suspected of having a disability. The role demands a level of independent judgment and decision-making. Performs related work.

Reports to: Special Education Unit Team Leader

Direct Reports: ****

Key Relationships: The Special Education Unit Attorney Interne collaborates closely with the Special Education staff, including the Special Education Office, Committees on Special Education, the Office of School Support, the Public Schools, and other offices that directly support the Public Schools and the staff in the Office of Legal Services.

Responsibilities

- Conduct legal research assigned by Team Leaders, including reviewing legal cases, opinions, and decisions, and abstracting salient points and references.
- Assist in preparing legal arguments and documents, such as memoranda, motions, pleadings, briefs, subpoenas, etc.
- Review transcripts and exhibits from administrative proceedings to assist Agency Attorneys.
- May attend impartial hearings alongside Agency Attorneys.
- Collaborate with Agency Attorneys on different phases of the settlement process including:
- Investigating claims filed by parents, including interviewing potential witnesses, conferring with other attorneys, consulting with specialists, etc.
- Review of settlement documents submitted by the Parent.
- Researching state and federal case law.
- Drafting memoranda for submission to the New York City Comptroller’s Office for settlement authority for proposed settlement.
- Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of stipulated agreements.
- Performing research in connection with claims for attorney’s fees submitted by opposing counsel.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

- Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections or ) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Special Note:

- This class of positions has a maximum two-year term.

Preferred

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Efficient legal research skills.

Salary:

- $70,230 (New Hire Rate)
- $75,734 - $79,959 (Incumbent - 2 years of full-time continuous City service)
- Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the organization will not earn less than their current salary.

Note: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

Applicants from the New York City tri-state area are encouraged to apply.