Job o' the Day: Summer 2012 Intern at the NYC Housing Authority!

The Appeals Division of the New York City Housing Authority Law Department is seeking one intern for a seven to eight-week period this summer.  The Appeals Division represents the Housing Authority in proceedings before state courts in response to Article 78 proceedings challenging administrative determinations, Article 81 guardianship proceedings, and appeals from housing court orders.

The intern will:

  • Assist Division attorneys involved in high-volume motion practice and appellate work
  • Draft notices of entry, stipulations of adjournment, and affidavits in support of applications for adjournments
  • File motions, answers, judgments, and other documents
  • Obtain documents from court files
  • Obtain adjournments, including making applications before a referee
  • Prepare papers for service and filing
  • Research legal issues related to eligibility for public housing and Section 8 benefits, housing court proceedings, and Article 81 guardianship proceedings; and draft research memoranda
  • Other duties as assigned in these and related areas

To learn how to apply, see the listing at PSLawNet!