ATTORNEY INTERNE
Core
Represent the Department of Social Services in NYS Family Court litigation to establish paternity and orders of support for children in receipt of public assistance.
Role type
Agency Attorney Interne (Litigation)
Builds
Legal support for child support enforcement and lien recovery
Domain
Public Law / Family Law / Social Services
Required skills
Family law litigation, legal research, motion drafting, case file management, witness strategy, evidence admissibility analysis
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Office of Legal Affairs case management system
Responsibilities
Appear in hearings and trials to seek penalties on support violations; Provide legal counsel on negotiated settlements for arrears; Draft standard motions and rebuttals; Research statutes and case law to resolve legal questions; Maintain case files and update case management records; Determine witness and evidence strategy.
Seniority
Intern