The Family Court Division of the NYC Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Evening Court Juvenile Delinquency Assistant Corporation Counsel. The Juvenile Delinquency Prosecution Unit investigates juvenile delinquency matters that are referred to the office and prosecutes the matters where appropriate. The Evening Court intake team processes the delinquency detention cases for youth who have been detained upon arrest and are brought to 100 Centre Street during the evenings, including weekends and holidays. Juvenile delinquency matters currently involve youth ages 12 to 17 who have been arrested for conduct that would constitute a crime if they were adults. In prosecuting juvenile delinquency cases, the Family Court Division's Juvenile Delinquency Prosecution Unit seeks to ensure that those youth who commit delinquent acts are held accountable for their misconduct and receive appropriate services. The Family Court system is focused on rehabilitation.
The primary responsibility of the Evening Court Assistant Corporation Counsel will be to evaluate the cases and to appear in court for pre-petition detention hearings or applications for temporary orders of protection. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews of law enforcement personnel and/or civilian witnesses; providing legal and strategic recommendations to the Evening Court supervisors; conducting pre-petition detention hearings; ensuring that comprehensive case information flows to the appropriate boroughs/units; negotiating with the defense bar regarding remand or release conditions; researching and analyzing legal issues pertaining to cases and processing; drafting of Depositions; accessing and reviewing electronic evidence, such as body worn camera footage, 911 calls or video evidence; interacting with other Evening Court stakeholders such as Criminal Court staff, the Department of Probation, the Administration for Children's Services and the defense bar; carrying a modified caseload; responding to subpoenas; and working in a collaborative fashion in an overall fast-paced intake environment.
The Evening Court Assistant Corporation Counsel will work an alternative schedule consisting of a combination of weekday nights, weekend nights, and holidays. As a result, the position comes with an additional monetary stipend.
The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly with regard to the success and well-being of the youth families and communities of NYC.
Salary Information
The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.
- For 0-5 years of legal experience: $87,737-$122,300
- For 5-10 years of legal experience: $111,665-137,188
- For 10-15 years of legal experience: $129,744-$159,521
- For 15-20 years of legal experience: $152,077-$180,791
- For 20+ years of legal experience: $166,966-$188,235
Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.
Work From Home Options
Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:
1. Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
2. Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.
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The Juvenile Justice practice is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advocacy. Accordingly, candidates must be graduates from an ABA accredited law school, be admitted and in good standing in New York. Candidates must possess strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as excellent judgment and 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.