Fair Hearings Agency Attorney
Core
Represent the Commissioner of the Administration for Children's Services in administrative hearings and Article 78 proceedings before New York State tribunals and courts regarding child neglect, adoption subsidies, kinship guardianship, and foster care issues.
Role type
Agency attorney (administrative litigation)
Builds
Legal representation and compliance for child welfare and juvenile justice services
Domain
Public sector / Child welfare / Juvenile justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Administrative litigation, evidence preparation, witness interview, legal research, legal writing, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Experience in child welfare law, Article 78 proceedings
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Maintain a significant caseload of complex and sensitive cases; Prepare and maintain case files and documents; Interview witnesses and review agency/third-party records; Liaise with ACS programs and NYS OCFS representatives; Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions; Conduct legal research and review case law and regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (requires 1-2 years post-admission experience)