ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
Core
Supervising attorney for the Office of the General Counsel/Fair Hearing IPVDAR Unit, responsible for all legal actions on behalf of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, including litigation in state courts and administrative hearings regarding Intentional Program Violations and fraud.
Role type
Senior IC legal counsel (litigation & administration)
Builds
Legal opinions, motions, memoranda, and litigation strategies for the Commissioner and program areas
Domain
Public sector law (administrative hearings, civil litigation, fraud investigation)
Required skills
litigation strategy, legal research, witness preparation, evidence analysis, legal writing, staff supervision, compliance with practice orders, docketing judgments
Preferred skills
experience with Article 78 actions, collaboration with District Attorneys, training of investigatory staff
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Supervise attorneys prosecuting or defending civil legal actions; consult on legal determinations for district attorney referrals; act as liaison to federal, state, and local prosecuting agencies; assign and review legal papers; conduct investigations and interviews; prepare transfer and appeal memoranda; monitor staff time and evaluate performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities