Agency Attorney 01

City of New York • New York, NY

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The NYCHA Law Department’s Legal Counsel Division provides legal advice to the agency in legislative, regulatory, and compliance matters and other initiatives. The unit assists the agency in formulating and implementing policies and procedures and provides support to internal business partners by researching a host of legal issues affecting their operations. Under supervision and as assigned, the responsibilities of the Agency Attorney I include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposed and existing federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules to determine their effects on NYCHA and to assist in implementation.
• Collaborate with internal partners in the preparation of policies and procedures affecting the agency’s operations.
• Coordinate with agency partners to implement the transition of certain public housing developments to the Section 8 program.
• Provide legal advice in connection with implementation of pilot programs and other initiatives.
• Perform other related duties.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed