Job Description
- LAW DEPARTMENT
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
The New York City Law Department, Family Court Division is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Division?s Juvenile Delinquency Unit. The Juvenile Delinquency Unit Serves as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency proceedings before the Family Court. Juvenile delinquency matters currently involve youth under 18 who have been arrested for conduct that would constitute a crime if they were adults. The goal of these proceedings is to address the needs and best interest of the youth and to ensure the safety of the community.
Attorneys in the Family Court Division?s Juvenile Delinquency Unit carry a caseload and are responsible for all aspects of the practice. This includes community outreach and engagement, case investigation, motion practice, conducting extensive discovery, and courtroom litigation including pre-trial hearings, trials and dispositional hearings. The ACC?s borough assignment will include cross-designation as a Special Assistant District Attorney where they will draft cases and appear in the Youth Part of the Supreme Court.
Attorneys will participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments. In addition, attorneys may be required to attend community events and meetings in the evening and weekend hours.
Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under ?resume? to apply.
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school and admitted in good standing with the NYS bar. Two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.
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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education?s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
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.
Shortlist
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Legal Affairs
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Family Law, Litigation
