Job Title
Agency Attorney Interne
Job Responsibilities
The Agency Attorney Interne at the organization is tasked with several responsibilities within the Law Department's Housing Litigation division. The core duties involve conducting administrative termination of tenancy proceedings on grounds such as non-desirability, which includes violence against organization employees, breach of the organization's rules and regulations, illegal assignment or transfer of possession of an apartment, and misrepresentation. The attorney will also represent the organization in remaining family member and rent grievances brought by public housing residents and Section 8 participants. Key responsibilities include:
1. Identifying key issues in cases promptly and resolving them under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment.
2. Preparing and litigating administrative hearings and grievances, which involve preparing charges, requesting investigations, negotiating settlements, and representing the organization at hearings.
3. Responding to routine inquiries from managers, opposing counsel, and Borough management on assigned cases.
4. Conducting legal research on complex cases and preparing memoranda.
5. Maintaining computer records in the Case Management System and preparing memos and other documents regarding case dispositions.
6. Keeping all case files, evidence, and computer files organized, and preparing memos regarding the progress of cases and case dispositions.
7. Representing the organization in Applicant Appeal actions.
8. Representing the organization in Small Claims Court actions.
The selected candidate must maintain confidentiality regarding all organization proceedings.
Education and Experience Information
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections or ) or must have admission to the New York State Bar.
Preferred Skills:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Experience in litigation.
3. Knowledge and background in Housing Law, HUD Regulations, Criminal Law, and Criminal Procedure.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal direction and be a self-starter.
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $80, to $85,.
Additional Information
Candidates must provide a resume and cover letter that includes bar admission date(s) (month and year), two writing samples representing their own efforts, three references with their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills, a copy of the law school transcript, and current and/or minimum salary requirements.
Organization employees applying for transfer, promotional, title, or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable. Additionally, organization residents are encouraged to apply.
The organization is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and ensuring a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected statuses or characteristics.
Residency Requirement
The organization has no residency requirements.
Please carefully review the posting to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying for this position.
Job ID: 688758
Title Code: 30086
Civil Service Title: Agency Attorney Interne
Title Classification: Non-Competitive-5
Business Title: Agency Attorney Interne
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job Level: 00
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: Administrative Hearing Division
Category: Legal Affairs
