The NYC Law Department is now accepting applications for the position of Law Student (Student Legal Specialist) serving in the Administrative Law & Regulatory Litigation Division. Under the supervision of an attorney, a law student in Administrative Law & Regulatory Litigation will handle their own cases with respect to defending determinations dealing with vital records of the City of New York such as birth and death certificates, litigate and appear in Housing Court on behalf of various City agencies dealing with quality of life, health and safety issues, and prepare responses to motions in matters the Division is prosecuting in Criminal Court for violations of provisions of the Fire Code, Building Code, or Administrative Code. The selected candidate for the position will report to a supervising attorney, performing duties that include, but are not limited to: preparing pleadings, drafting memoranda of law, interviewing witnesses and preparing affidavits, and regularly appearing in Court to argue motions. The selected candidate will conduct legal and factual background research and preparing research memos.

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college AND completion of one year evening law school study, OR completion of one semester of day law school study OR completion of twenty law school credits and current matriculation and attendance at an accredited law school.

Preferred Skills

Excellent interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Excellent research skills. Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is preferred. Proficiency in Lexis Advance is a plus. Very good organizational skills. Must be able to use discretion when handling sensitive, confidential documents and information. Must have the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.

55a Program

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. If you wish to learn about the 55-a Program, please visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.