Among other things, the Labor & Employee Relations Division ("LER") of the New York City Housing Authority ("NYCHA") Law Department advises NYCHA's Human Resources Department ("HR") and other business units on progressive discipline and represents NYCHA in disciplinary due process proceedings at trial and on appeal.

As Deputy Director and Assistant Chief of Labor & Employee Relations, responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Collaborate with the Director/Chief in all aspects of Division operations.
- Independently, and in coordination with the Director/Chief, supervise and manage attorneys and support staff.
- Work with Division members in developing strategies and guidance on legal and factual issues.
- Provide advice, counsel and legal analysis to HR and other business units on performance management, progressive discipline, and pre-trial suspensions.
- Maintain own caseload and represent NYCHA in settlement conferences and trials before independent trial officers or the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
- Supervise research and drafting of charges, memoranda, and other legal papers.
- Use IT platforms to enhance LER efficiency, productivity, and caseload tracking.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings. Part-time telework may be available after 90 days of employment.

Additional Information

1. Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; a copy of law school transcript.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotion, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
4. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Key Competencies: - Strong legal analysis, research and writing. - Strong litigation skills and thorough knowledge of employment law and litigation. - Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. - Ability to train and mentor staff to improve their skills and independently handle increasingly complex matters. - Ability to utilize technology and data to monitor and enhance productivity. Experience Preferred: - Experience in the provision of legal advice and counsel to a wide range of stakeholders. - A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory professional legal experience, relevant litigation experience, including trial and appellate work. - Experience with case management information systems preferred.

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/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.