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New York City
Attorney, Interstate Child Support Unit
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What they do
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$133,686 / year median in New York
+5% projected growth
Job Description
The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Family Court Division's Interstate Child Support Unit ("ICSU"). The Interstate Child Support Unit litigates child support cases in New York State Family Court. Attorneys in the Unit are responsible for the preparation and presentation of petitions to establish paternity and child support as well as appearing on and defending applications for modification of previously established orders. They will also prepare and present enforcement matters, file and respond to motions, file objections and rebuttals, conduct discovery, including document production and inspection, prepare memorandum of law, interview clients and witnesses, negotiate settlements, and conduct hearings and trials. Attorneys in the Unit appear primarily before support magistrates and Family Court judges. ICSU attorneys participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments in the juvenile delinquency unit and may be required to work on cases, attend community events and meetings, and complete other responsibilities in the evening and weekend hours. This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their litigation skills. The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly in New York State Family Court.
- Salary Information The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.
- For 0-5 years of legal experience: $ 87,737
- 122,300
- For 5-10 years of legal experience: $122,300-137,188
- For 10-15 years of legal experience: $137,188
- 159,521
- For 15-20 years of legal experience: $159,521
- 180,791
- For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791
- 188,235 Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.
Flexible Remote Work:
Allows limited, irregular work from home days. 2.Citywide Pilot Program:
Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent. To apply, click the Apply Now button.- Upload your cover letter and resume together as one document under "cover letter."
- Upload your writing sample and a list of three professional references (with contact information) together as one document under "resume.
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
- 30112 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.