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Agency Attorney 3

  1. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Posted on: 01/25/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. No exam required

Department

Department Advocate

$79,620.00 – $117,541.00

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Attorney will conduct prosecution of disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Civil Service Law 75 including internal DOT disciplinary proceedings, OATH trials, grievance proceedings and arbitrations, Civil Service Commission disciplinary appeals and related civil litigation. Draft and prepare disciplinary charges; participate in disciplinary investigations with Investigative Unit; assist Investigative Staff in conducting disciplinary surveillances; review and evaluate evidence; conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda and briefs; investigate and prosecute fitness complaints pursuant to Civil Service Law 72.


Minimum Qualifications

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. 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.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
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 Skills

Candidates should have excellent communication and writing skills.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

562517

Title code

30087

Civil service title

AGENCY ATTORNEY

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Agency Attorney 3

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

03

Number of positions

2

Work location

55 Water St Ny Ny

  1. Legal Affairs

Agency Attorney 3

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