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Senior Supervising Attorney – Adjudications and ARTS

  1. TAXI & LIMOUSINE COMMISSION
Posted on: 08/21/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

Prosecution Division

$79,620.00 – $91,563.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry. TLC licenses and regulates over 130,000 vehicles and more than 175,000 drivers, making it the most active taxi and limousine regulatory agency in the United States. Aside from vehicles and drivers, TLC also regulates taxicab agents and for-hire vehicle bases, including popular app-based transportation services. The TLC plays a pivotal role in furthering public safety within New York City and is a lead agency in a citywide effort to reduce traffic-related injuries. One of the largest components of TLC’s operations is the enforcement of agency and administrative code regulations.

The Prosecution Division investigates and prosecutes all summonses issued by TLC which amounts to over 100,000 summonses each year. Under the supervision of the Associate Commissioner and Managing Attorney for the Prosecution Division, the Senior Supervising Attorney will oversee prosecuting attorneys and supervising attorneys assigned to the Adjudications and the ARTS units. The Senior Supervising Attorney oversees and manages the prosecution of TLC summonses at OATH Hearings Division. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: managing weekly and daily calendar of TLC summonses; assigning and monitoring cases handled by prosecuting attorneys; overseeing the preparation of evidence and witnesses for introduction at administrative hearings; collaborating with OATH to ensure the efficient disposal of cases; coordinating with TLC enforcement staff to ensure officer presence at required court appearances; providing instruction and feedback to prosecuting attorneys as needed; participating in regulatory review and recommendations regarding TLC rules impacting drivers; and reviewing and editing Appeals as well as overseeing prosecution of seizure matters and forfeiture proceedings in civil court.


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

Litigation experience and knowledge of administrative and regulatory law as utilized in administrative hearings demonstrated operational leadership and strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience supervising attorneys in an executive, administrative or managerial capacity strongly preferred.
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

557066

Title code

30087

Civil service title

AGENCY ATTORNEY

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Senior Supervising Attorney – Adjudications and ARTS

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

03

Number of positions

1

Work location

33 Beaver St, New York Ny

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Senior Supervising Attorney – Adjudications and ARTS

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