AGENCY ATTORNEY 02
About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority's Law Department's Labor & Employee Relations unit proactively advises Human Resources and other business units on progressive discipline and represents NYCHA in disciplinary due process proceedings. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent judgment and decision making, the responsibilities of the Agency Attorney 2 will include, but not be limited to, investigating potential employee disciplinary matters, drafting disciplinary charges, interviewing witnesses, gathering relevant documents, representing the Authority in employee disciplinary proceedings, settlement conferences, disability hearings, researching/drafting memoranda, representing the Authority in appeals before the NYC Civil Service Commission, and providing legal analysis, advice and counsel to Human Resources and other Departments. The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings. Part-time telework may be available after 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
- Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
- 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.
- 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 transcript.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
- 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
- Investigate potential employee disciplinary matters and draft disciplinary charges.
- Interview witnesses and gather relevant documents in preparation for trials.
- Represent the Authority in employee disciplinary proceedings; settlement conferences; or disability hearings.
- Research/draft memoranda.
- Represent the Authority in appeals before the NYC Civil Service Commission.
- Provide legal analysis, advice and counsel to Human Resources and other Departments.
- Represent the Authority before administrative agencies or in State or Federal court.
Benefits
- A choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
