Assistant Counsel

City of New York • New York City, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Central Park, the Office of the General Counsel is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of practice areas. Attorneys at NYC Parks handle issues involving labor and employment, art and entertainment, first amendment, environmental, land use/real estate, contract negotiation and drafting, rule-making and litigation in city, state and federal forums. Major Responsibilities - Under general supervision, with latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, assist in negotiating, drafting and reviewing agreements on behalf of the Agency, including agreements for operation of the Agency’s concessions and the maintenance & operation of park properties and facilities. - Research and advise Agency staff on a variety of legal issues related to the use of Agency property, employment law, land use and relations with nonprofit partners. - Assist in the review and interpretation of existing laws, rules and regulations and in the preparation of new rules and regulations for the Agency. - Perform legal research and draft memoranda and correspondence for the General Counsel’s Office. - Work with the New York City Law Department concerning ongoing litigation matters, including discovery and witness and trial preparation. - Respond to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• 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.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have 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.
• To be assigned to AL III candidates must have 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

• Assist in negotiating, drafting and reviewing agreements on behalf of the Agency, including agreements for operation of the Agency’s concessions and the maintenance & operation of park properties and facilities.
• Research and advise Agency staff on a variety of legal issues related to the use of Agency property, employment law, land use and relations with nonprofit partners.
• Assist in the review and interpretation of existing laws, rules and regulations and in the preparation of new rules and regulations for the Agency.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda and correspondence for the General Counsel’s Office.
• Work with the New York City Law Department concerning ongoing litigation matters, including discovery and witness and trial preparation.
• Respond to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.

What This Job Offers

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