Agency Attorney 02

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

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, the following:
1. Investigate potential employee disciplinary matters and draft disciplinary charges.
2. Interview witnesses and gather relevant documents in preparation for trials.
3. Represent the Authority in employee disciplinary proceedings; settlement conferences; or disability hearings.
4. Research/draft memoranda.
5. Represent the Authority in appeals before the NYC Civil Service Commission.
6. Provide legal analysis, advice and counsel to Human Resources and other Departments.
7. Represent the Authority before administrative agencies or in State or Federal court.
Note: 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; 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 school transcript.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotion, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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

• choice of medical coverage plans
• deferred compensation plans
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed