New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection · 12 hours ago
Staff Counsel
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expThe New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is committed to enhancing the economic lives of New Yorkers. They are seeking a Staff Counsel to investigate and enforce laws against businesses violating regulations related to the illegal sale of tobacco and uncertified micromobility devices, while also handling various legal responsibilities within the General Counsel Division.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Investigate and prosecute businesses engaged in illegal conduct
Draft orders authorizing the sealing of businesses engaged in illegal conduct related to the City’s tobacco laws and laws requiring micromobility devices be certified for safety
Draft final adjudicatory decisions related to New York State laws enforced by DCWP
Undertake legal research and draft memorandum on legal issues facing the agency
Draft general correspondence and legal documents
Negotiate and draft settlement agreements
Develop and draft proposed agency rules
Draft pleadings, motion papers, and other legal documents for actions brought in New York Supreme Court against landlords facilitating unlawful conduct on their premises
Appear before New York Supreme Court to litigate against landlords facilitating unlawful conduct
As needed, the Staff Counsel may also occasionally bring charges against businesses at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
In connection with these matters, and others, the Staff Counsel may negotiate and draft settlement agreements for civil penalties and consumer restitution
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
Preferred
Litigation and/or regulatory experience
Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
Project management experience or the desire to gain project management experience
Proficient in conducting legal research and undertaking factual investigations, including reviewing documents and conducting witness interviews and depositions
Demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail
Experience in settlement negotiations
Comfort with data-driven analysis and strategic planning
Ability to effectively interact with multi-functional teams comprised of attorney and non-attorney staff
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines
References that can confirm legal skills
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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