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 services.
Role type
Agency attorney (administrative litigation)
Builds
Legal representation and compliance for child welfare and juvenile justice services
Domain
Public sector / Child welfare law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Administrative litigation, legal research, evidence preparation, witness interview, legal document drafting, 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 records; Liaise with ACS programs and NYS OCFS representatives; Provide legal opinions and counsel; Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda; Conduct legal research on case law and regulations.