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OATH/ECB Hearing Representative

  1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
Posted on: 09/01/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

Administrative Enforcement

$62,397.00 – $71,757.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

Under close supervision, receives training and practical experience in Department legal work in the Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU). Responsibilities to include:

- Receives training in and assists with prosecuting Department of Buildings (DOB) summonses/violations at OATH/ECB. Promptly reporting to OATH/ECB locations throughout the five boroughs on a daily basis to represent the Department on these cases.
- Legal writing, including assisting with the preparation of appeals, responses, motions and other documents relating to the continuing prosecution of DOB summonses/violations.
- Identifying and retrieving appropriate documents and evidence for hearings.
- Promptly and accurately notifying AEU supervisors of important issues and outcome of hearings, adjournments and other matters connected to summons prosecution.
- Receives training in and assists with pre-hearing preparation, including general research for upcoming cases and follow through of previous cases handled.
- Performing in-house assignments relating to OATH/ECB adjudication of summonses issued by DOB.
- Actively undertaking and participating in special projects and assignments.
- Any other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.


Preferred Skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge of Building Code, Zoning, Multiple Dwelling Law or land use law. - Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs, Lexis-Nexis, West Law, etc.
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

602154

Title code

30086

Civil service title

AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

OATH/ECB Hearing Representative

Posted until

2023-09-30

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

2

Work location

NYC - All Boroughs

  1. Legal Affairs

OATH/ECB Hearing Representative

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