Associate General Counsel

City of New York • New York, NY

10d • $95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Office of the New York City Public Advocate is seeking an Associate General Counsel to work in its Office of the General Counsel. The position provides litigation and general legal support, researches and interprets laws and regulations, responds to staff legal inquiries, and assists with administrative proceedings. The role also monitors legal and legislative issues affecting New York City residents, collaborates with internal and external partners on legal and policy matters, and serves as the office’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Officer. Applicants must be admitted to the New York State bar.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State bar.
• Excellent research, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of New York City government structure and its agencies, and of New York State and New York City government matters.
• Ability to rapidly prioritize and execute while demonstrating sound judgment in confidential and complex matters.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and to the mission and vision of the Public Advocate.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five or more years of legal experience.
• Familiarity with the New York City Charter, Administrative Code, and Rules of New York City.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Prior experience in immigration law.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation and general legal support to the Deputy and General Counsel.
• Research and interpret laws, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Respond to staff legal inquiries concerning New York City local and administrative law.
• Assist with administrative proceedings.
• Research and monitor federal, New York State, and New York City legal and legislative matters addressing issues affecting NYC residents.
• Consult and collaborate with advocates, experts, government officials, and other internal and external partners on legal and policy matters relating to education and opportunity, employment, health equity, housing equity, immigration, infrastructure and environmental justice, and justice and public safety.
• Serve as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Officer, managing and responding to FOIL requests.
• Handle other matters in the General Counsel’s Office as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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