Philip J. Simonelli Jr.

Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Assistant Corporation Counsel at New York City Law Department
    Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

    Assistant Corporation Counsel & Borough Training Coordinator – Juvenile Delinquency Unit • Responsible for prosecution of primarily firearm, violent felony, and press matters at Manhattan Family Court. • Assess viability of cases, make charging decisions, partake in motion practice, and conduct hearings and trials, • Oversee case investigations, collaborate with members of law enforcement, and engage with witnesses. • Conduct legal trainings, attend community meetings, and represent office at Precinct Council meetings. • Division Chief Award recipient and member of Law Department community service committee.

  • Legal Extern at New York Legal Assistance Group
    Aug 2018 - May 2019 · 10 mos

    Legal Extern – Domestic Violence Appellate Representation Project • Administered client intake interviews and assessed the eligibility of their cases. • Drafted affirmative motions and Battered Spouse Waiver petitions. • Prepared divorce filings for indigent clients.

  • Senior Student Legal Specialist at New York City Law Department
    Aug 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Senior Legal Specialist – Juvenile Delinquency Unit • Litigated cases under supervision through the student practice order. • Conducted staff trainings and school presentations in the community. • Assisted with legal research, document drafting, and discovery practice.

  • Summer Legal Intern at Kings County District Attorney's Office
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

    Legal Intern – Domestic Violence Bureau & Elder Abuse Unit • Conducted victim intake interviews, identified investigatory needs of new cases, and assisted with witness outreach. • Conducted legal research, prepared subpoenas, drafted motion responses and opening statements.

  • Judicial Intern at Queens County Supreme Court
    May 2017 - Jul 2017 · 3 mos

    Judicial Intern – Queens County Supreme Court, Domestic Violence Part • Observed court proceedings, conducted legal research, assisted in drafting of decisions.