Prosecuting Attorney Interne

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The TLC oversees a transportation ecosystem that moves nearly 1 million riders every single day. TLC is the agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry. With approximately 180,000 licensed drivers, 1,000 businesses, and 115,000 vehicles, TLC is entering a new era of dignity, accountability, and collaboration across the for-hire vehicle sector. TLC continues to be on the front lines of a rapidly changing mobility landscape and our innovative efforts often serve as a model for other cities. In this New Era for TLC, the agency is guided by three core priorities: Driver and Passenger Dignity, Corporate Accountability, and A Transportation System that Works Together. The Prosecution Division investigates and prosecutes violations of the New York City Administrative Code and TLC Rules arising from administrative, field, and consumer-initiated complaints. Attorneys handle a diverse and challenging caseload involving reckless driving, unlicensed operation, illegal street hails, harassment, leaving the scene of an accident, fraud, consumer protection, and other matters affecting public safety. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for attorneys, particularly those beginning their litigation careers, to develop substantial courtroom advocacy experience from the outset. Prosecuting Attorneys manage their own caseloads, regularly appear before Administrative Law Judges at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), examine witnesses, introduce evidence, negotiate settlements, draft legal pleadings and appeals, and make independent prosecutorial recommendations under the guidance of experienced supervisors. Through rotations in Consumer Intake, Settlements, Hearings, Appeals, and specialized enforcement assignments, attorneys gain broad, practical litigation experience and develop the advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills that serve as a strong foundation for a successful legal career.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of caseloads for agency administrative hearings including preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials.
• Review and evaluate cases to effectively negotiate plea and settlement agreements with respondents and legal representatives.
• Interview consumer complainants to obtain details and to determine appropriate charging violations and settlement offers.
• Review dispositions for summonses dismissed at OATH.
• Draft appeals, legal memos, and advisory opinions.
• Make determinations based on legal research.
• Provide legal support as needed.

What This Job Offers

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