The New York City Law Department is seeking a currently matriculating part time law student for the position of Student Legal Specialist. Under the supervision of an attorney, student legal specialists in the Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division assume direct responsibility for a wide variety of breach of contract and mechanics lien foreclosure actions brought against the City of New York, and related entities. Working pursuant to student practice orders of the Appellate Divisions, the person selected for the position will communicate with clients, conduct investigations, prepare pleadings and requests for and responses to discovery, draft and argue motions, perform legal research, and possibly conduct small trials.

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

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.

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 and ability to calendar and comply with case deadlines. 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.

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/.

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.

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.