The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of two years litigation experience for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Family Court Division. The Family Court Division is the second largest and only prosecutorial Division of the Law Department whose mission is to serve the children, families and communities of New York City through its juvenile justice and intergovernmental child support practice. Juvenile delinquency matters currently involve youth under 18 who have been charged with conduct that would constitute a crime if they were adults. Attorneys would work closely with community members harmed by crime and with members of other city agencies including NYPD, DOP, and ACS. The goal of these proceedings is to address the needs and best interest of the youth and to ensure the safety of the community. The work on intergovernmental child support cases advances the interests of custodial parents and families who live in other states and countries by representing their jurisdiction in the Family Courts of New York City. Staff members also support NYC residents in obtaining child support from parents who have moved out of the state and country.
Attorneys in the Family Court Division carry a caseload and are responsible for all aspects of the practice. This includes community outreach and engagement, case investigation, motion practice, conducting extensive discovery, and courtroom litigation including pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositional hearings, presentations of petitions to establish paternity and child support, modifications of previously established orders, and enforcement matters. The ACC’s borough assignment will include cross-designation as a Special Assistant District Attorney where they will draft cases and appear in the Youth Part of the Supreme Court. The ACC will participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under “resume” to apply.

TO APPLY: Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under “resume” to apply.
RECRUITMENT CONTACT: Lillian Evans, Director of Recruitment
WORK LOCATION: 100 Church Street, NY, NY 10007

Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York and have substantial experience in family court or criminal law, as well as litigation experience. Applicants must be able to work independently and have strong litigation, oral and written communication skills. Applicants must possess excellent judgment; exceptional organizational abilities; strong leadership skills; solid knowledge of criminal law, the Family Court Act and evidentiary issues; and strong interpersonal skills.

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.