Agency Attorney interne

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States New York City, NY Full time

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal counsel, litigation, contract and employment law services to DSS, HRA, and DHS's administrative and program areas to ensure the delivery of social services consistent with the federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Commercial Law Division is responsible for drafting contracts and memorandums of understanding for goods and services for all the agency's program areas including those concerning homelessness and employment opportunities.


The Office of the General Counsel /Office of Legal Affairs is requesting to recruit for two Agency Attorney Interne in the Commercial Law Division.


The Commercial Law Division of the Office of Legal Affairs handles the large volume of transactional legal work for the Human Resources Administration and the Department of Homeless Services under the New York City Department of Social Services.

The Division is currently responsible for counseling, preparation of legal documents, including contracts and opinions of law, and special projects in all areas of Commercial, Real Estate Acquisitions and Maintenance, Construction, Land Use and Environmental, Financial (including insurance, securities, and Federal funding), and Corporate Law.

In addition, this Division is involved in transactions entered into between the Agency and other City agencies.

The Office of the General Counsel /Office of Legal Affairs is requesting to recruit for two Agency Attorney Interne in the Commercial Law Division who will:

Under close supervision of a Supervising or Senior Attorney, with some latitude for independent judgment and un-reviewed action and decision, the Agency Attorney Interne performs legal work, including the following:

  • Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents: contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), leases, assignments, software licenses, data share agreements, confidentiality agreements, bid books, memoranda of law, and other legal papers.
  • Assist with providing legal assistance to DSS/HRA/DHS program areas by researching applicable statutes, case law or other material to resolve legal questions or problems, interpreting the intent and legal ramifications of laws, rules and regulations related to the delivery of services.
  • May be required to assist Law Department attorneys in document production for litigation purposes.
  • Perform other related tasks.
Work Location: 4WTC, 150 Greenwich Street, New York NY

Hours/Schedule:
Monday through Friday 9am - 5 pm

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or or admission to the New York State Bar.

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent writing skills. - Business background. - Ability to perform legal analysis.
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.

For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information


The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


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