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Attorney-Social Services

Erie County Department of Social Services

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Child Support, Community and Social Services, Family Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, File Maintenance, Law Enforcement, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Medicaid, Medical Liens, Personal Injury, Regulatory Requirements, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
2 days ago
Buffalo. Attorney-Social Services. Erie County Department of Social Services. FT. 1st Shift. Benefits. Renders legal opinions on individual case problems; Gives counsel and advice on the interpretation of local, State and Federal laws; Coordinates activities in the legal area of the Department; Represents the Department in the prosecution of civil suits; Participates in the defense of civil suits against the Department; Participates in the areas of neglect and abuse, resident support, non-resident support and paternity proceedings in Family Court; Participates in civil fraud cases; Approves legal requirements in agency adoptions; Recovers claims against estates of deceased recipients in Surrogate's Court and on liens from personal injury claims in Supreme Court; Presents cases for Department in Fair Hearings before Hearing Officer; Conducts incompetency and conservatorship proceedings in the Supreme Court and handles all appeals in these proceedings; Participates in Juvenile Delinquent and PINS proceedings; Participates in Medicaid and Temporary Assistance proceedings; Maintains confidential files, and sensitive records; Participates in related legal work as required Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree*** and admission to the Bar of the State of New York and one (1) year of experience** in the practice of child abuse/neglect law, child support enforcement law, domestic relations law, family law, public interest law, poverty law, elder law or welfare fraud law, or criminal prosecution. To apply, contact the employer by email: Email: jacqueline.smith@erie.gov

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Erie County Department of Social Services

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