Legal Affairs
Attorney Interne
$72,510 to $83,388 a year
Posted until November 22, 2026 · posted September 23, 2026
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From ≈ $34.86 an hour · $2,789 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $17.86/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,779 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 11.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,313 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
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The work
What the job is.
The Litigation and Program Counseling Unit (LPCU) represents the Agency in litigation and provides legal counsel to the majority of program areas within the New York City Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration, including those that administer cash assistance, emergency assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Medicaid, home care services, services for survivors of domestic violence and clients living with HIV/AIDS, and supportive and career services.
Read the rest, from the posting
LPCU represents the Agency in Article 78 and other proceedings in Supreme and Civil Court, provides litigation support to the New York City Law Department on class action and other major litigation and appeals, and provides legal counsel to program areas on the impact of complex laws and regulations on the administration of benefits and services to low-income New Yorkers and vulnerable populations.
The Office of General Counsel is recruiting for one (1) Agency Attorney Interne to function as an Attorney Interne within the Litigation and Program Counseling Unit of the Office of Legal Affairs.
The Attorney Interne will
- Provide legal counsel to the Family Independence Administration, the Medical Assistance Program, the HIV/AIDS Services Administration, the Home Care Services Program, the Employment and Support Services Administration, Customized Assistance Services, the Office of Client Advocacy (including the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs, the Office of Disability Affairs, and the Office of LGBQTI Affairs), the Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, Fair Fares NYC, and other DSS/HRA program areas.
- Draft legal opinions in response to requests for legal guidance, interpret laws and regulations, and analyze the impact of proposed amendments to federal, state and local laws and regulations. Draft litigation documents, such as affidavits, motion papers, memoranda of law and answers to pleadings.
- Represent the Agency in Supreme and Civil Courts and in certain administrative hearings.
Court matters include Article 78 proceedings, small claims and other civil actions and responses to subpoenas.
- Provide litigation support to the NYC Law Department in the Agency’s defense of federal class actions, and other major litigation and appeals.
- Performs other related tasks.
Skills they'd like
- Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Legal experience in public interest law or government.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position
How to apply, from the posting
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Sources
Straight from the city.
From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.
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