Agency Attorney

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Under executive direction, with very wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and unreviewed action, serves as a principal assistant to the agency's General Counsel. Participates in formulating agency-wide policy as well as the policies and procedures governing the Office of the General Counsel. Reviews new and established procedures to ensure compliance with existing laws, regulations, and guidelines set by federal, state, and city authorities. Advises the General Counsel concerning proposed legislative changes, including developing legal arguments supporting proposals sponsored by the agency. Acts as a principal legal adviser to the agency, rendering legal opinions to the General Counsel and other executive staff and the Borough President. Is responsible for the analysis and resolution of legal queries and issues, including, but not limited to, the expedition of contracts, liability claims, labor disputes, civil service matters, etc. FOIL requests.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
• Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Nice To Haves

• 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 (for AL II)
• 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 (for AL III)

Responsibilities

• Participates in formulating agency-wide policy as well as the policies and procedures governing the Office of the General Counsel.
• Reviews new and established procedure to ensure compliance with existing laws, regulations and guidelines set by the federal, state and city authorities.
• Advises the General Counsel concerning proposed legislative changes, including developing legal arguments supporting proposals sponsored by the agency.
• Acts as a principal legal adviser to the agency, rendering legal opinions to the General Counsel and other executive staff and the Borough President.
• Is responsible for the analysis and resolution of legal queries and issues, including, but not limited to, the expedition of contracts, liability claims, labor disputes, civil service matters, etc.
• FOIL requests

Benefits

• inclusive equal opportunity employer
• recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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