Law Student

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The NYC Law Department is seeking a currently matriculating part time law student for the position of Student Legal Specialist (Law Student) in its Family Court Division. This position encompasses work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of the Deputy Borough Chief and/or attorneys and the paralegal supervisor which may include but is not limited to:

Under direct supervision of an attorney, may handle a limited child support caseload and appear in court to present matters.

Review and evaluate child support cases to prepare correspondence with the initiating states.

Work collaboratively with the assigned attorneys to gather discovery and evidence needed to proceed in court.

Interview local custodial parents and prepare the necessary paperwork to send to the state of residence of the non-custodial parent.

Maintain contact with the responding state and local parent until completion of the case.

Perform legal research.

Enter the cases into internal case creation database.

Perform routine administrative duties when necessary including: Photocopying, answering telephones, and managing calendars of attorneys.

Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced include lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; traveling throughout the City on all types of public transportation, and/or walking in all kinds of weather, often carrying files.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

STUDENT LEGAL SPECIALIST - 05072

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.

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.