New York City Legal Jobs in Government

Policy Writer, 30087-01 Duties: The candidate will be writing, drafting, and editing new policies, procedures, memoranda, and other written materials related to child welfare and juvenile justice. Will be developing policies and procedures as a result of new initiatives, such as Close to Home. Supporting and participating in projects that relate to changes in policy and procedures as well as training sessions on newly developed procedures. Conducting legal research and rev... read more

Student Legal Specialist Duties: Encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of the Borough Chief and/or attorneys and the paralegal supervisor which may include: Under direct supervision of an attorney, may handle a limited juvenile delinquency caseload and appear in court to present matters. Work collaboratively with the assigned attorneys to gather discovery and evidence needed to proceed in court. Interview witnesses... read more

Legal Advisor - Legal Initiatives The candidate will advise on program design and implementation as it relates to the provision of immigration legal services. Will conduct ongoing assessment of the City’s immigration legal needs and make recommendations for how these needs can be best filled. Review immigration-related content for publicly circulated informational materials, including those used by MOIA in citywide Know Your Rights presentations, on MOIA’s and Action N... read more

Law Student Volunteer The intern will perform a variety of legal assistance responsibilities including significant legal research and writing related to advice, litigation and/or rulemaking projects for client agencies; and analyzing the legal impact of legislative developments, administrative and court decisions, rulings and opinions on Departmental programs. Intern may also attend meetings with DOL client agencies, other SOL divisions, and other executive agencies, as ap... read more

Building Inspector Duties : Under the general supervision of the Compliance Auditor, the Building Inspector would be responsible for examining construction plans, reviewing technical Special Inspections reports, and performing Buildings and Waterfront Properties Inspections for compliance with NYC Building Code, and all applicable laws and requirements. Conduct building and construction work inspections on Waterfront Properties for compliance with all applicable local laws... read more

Term Law Clerk The Honorable Judge Richard M. Berman The candidate should preferably have class standing in Top 25%. Must have 2+ years of post-law school experience. Law Review/Journal experience is desired. Clerkship Term: September 1, 2021 to August 30, 2022. Application Deadline: September 1, 2019. read more

Term Law Clerk The Honorable Judge Ronnie Abrams The candidate should preferably have class standing in Top 10%. Should preferably also have 1+ year of post-law school work experience, whether through a clerkship, practice, or both. Law Review/Journal experience is desired. Moot Court participation is an asset. Clerkship Term: August 1, 2020 to October 30, 2021. Application Deadline: August 1, 2020. read more

Law Student The candidate will work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of the Borough Chief and/or attorneys and the paralegal supervisor. Will under direct supervision of an attorney, may handle a limited juvenile delinquency caseload and appear in court to present matters. Work collaboratively with the assigned attorneys to gather discovery and evidence needed to proceed in court. Interview witnesses, victims and law enforceme... read more

Designated Felony Assistant Corporation Counsel The candidate handle major cases in NYC Family Court in Bronx County. This includes firearms cases as well as burglaries, robberies, serious assaults and homicides. As part of the Raise the Age initiative, this attorney will be expected to handle removals from the Youth Part of the Superior Court for both juvenile and adolescent offenders, as well as designated felonies that originate in Family Court. Would be expected to par... read more

Term Law Clerk The Honorable Judge Richard M. Berman The candidate should preferably have class standing in Top 25%. Must have 2+ years of post-law school experience. Law Review/Journal experience is desired. Clerkship Term: September 1, 2019 to August 30, 2020. Application Deadline: September 1, 2019. read more