Assistant Counsel

City of New York • New York, NY

13d • $73,476 - $90,000

About The Position

The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB), an independent government ethics agency, is hiring an attorney for its Enforcement Unit. COIB administers and enforces the City’s conflicts of interest law, which applies to more than 300,000 current and former public servants across New York City government and regulates conduct including nepotism, outside financial interests, disclosure of confidential information, acceptance of gifts, and revolving door restrictions.

The Enforcement Attorney independently handles challenging cases across all levels of City government. The work provides exposure to City government operations and significant litigation experience. Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, drafting charges, negotiating settlements, and litigating cases at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. The role calls for sophisticated, nuanced legal analysis and clear, concise writing. An interest in the workings of New York City government is desirable.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar and continued membership in good standing for the duration of employment.
• Either one year of satisfactory U.S. legal experience after admission to any state bar, or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas related to the assignment.
• For Assignment Level III: two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas related to the assignment.
• Ability to perform sophisticated and nuanced legal analysis.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• An interest in the workings of New York City government.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle enforcement cases across all levels of City government.
• Review evidence.
• Draft charges.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Litigate cases at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.

What This Job Offers

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