Project Development Coordinator for Legal

City of New York • New York, NY

11d • $62,868 - $97,593 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the General Counsel at NYC Parks is offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized individual to manage special projects. The successful candidate will be stationed at the Arsenal, NYC Parks’ Administrative Headquarters located in Central Park.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, working as a Project Development Coordinator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, handle special projects for the General Counsel’s Office.
• Manage a portfolio of evidence preservation/litigation hold requests received by the General Counsel’s Office.
• Assist with tree damage restitution matters and claims.
• Process Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.
• Work with General Counsel’s Chief of Staff to track the status of attorney assignments.
• Prepare status reports, briefing memoranda and other related documents for the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel’s Chief of Staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level