Agency Attorney Intern

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

Are you interested in having a career working for the nation's largest water and wastewater utility? If so, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), with over 5,500 employees providing service to 8.5 million residents of New York City, and more than 1 million residents in Upstate New York, is the place for you. We have a unique and exciting career opportunity for one candidate to work on matters involving employee discipline and labor relations, and related human resources matters. Our selected candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic, and highly motivated; have the ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds; and have the desire and passion to engage in challenging work and to be successful. DEP's Office of Labor Relations & Discipline ('LR&D') provides legal guidance to agency managers in matters related to labor law and employee discipline. The unit handles employee grievances, prosecutes disciplinary cases, and works with attorneys at the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations and the NYC Law Department on litigation matters involving the Agency. LR&D also coordinates with the New York City Department of Investigation and the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board on matters within their purview. You will join an energetic team responsible for supporting the DEP's mission and strategic goals. You'll work closely with senior level management, with the goal of resolving disciplinary issues and labor relations matters.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of documents on behalf of the Agency for internal proceedings, as well as in Arbitrations, administrative tribunals, such as the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and the NYC Civil Service Commission.
• Perform legal research and analysis involving issues of fact and questions of law. Assist in the preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in labor-management meetings, assist in the resolution of workplace issues presented by labor leaders, and investigate union grievances or complaints.
• Provide support to senior attorneys responsible for managing disciplinary cases, contractual grievances, grievance arbitrations and improper practice hearings.
• May collaborate with attorneys from Mayor's Office of Labor Relations, Law Department, Conflicts Of Interest Board, and Department Of Investigation, in relation to matters within their respective purviews.
• Confer with technical subject matter specialists and other attorneys, both inside and outside the agency, to further understand effective legal and policy strategies.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees