Staff Counsel
About The Position
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. DCWP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Staff Counsel in the General Counsel Division, to enforce laws that protect NYC consumers and promote the Mayor’s affordability agenda. The Staff Counsel will be responsible for initiating, investigating, and litigating cutting edge cases at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and New York state court against individuals and businesses that violate New York City’s licensing and consumer protection laws. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Staff Counsel responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Investigating and prosecuting businesses engaged in illegal conduct, including those operating online and in web-based industries; - Identifying unlawful conduct for potential investigation and litigation, and effectively developing investigation plans; - Overseeing industry-specific regulatory compliance projects and rulemakings; - Developing large scale regulatory enforcement plans; - Performing legal research and drafting memorandum on legal issues facing the agency; - Drafting general correspondence and legal documents to respondents, opposing counsel, regulated businesses, consumers and others; - Conducting depositions, engaging in settlement negotiations, and trying cases on behalf of the agency at New York City’s administrative tribunal and state court; - Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements of enforcement proceedings initiated by attorneys; and - Participating in review of external-facing material for agency outreach and trainings for business and public education. The ideal candidate will be responsible for these functions, as well as for special projects and assignments related to consumer or licensee issues or to DCWP’s operations. In addition, as part of these functions, the Staff Counsel is responsible for careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate this work.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
- Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
- 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 Assignment Level (AL) II)
- 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 (To be assigned to AL III)
Responsibilities
- Investigating and prosecuting businesses engaged in illegal conduct, including those operating online and in web-based industries
- Identifying unlawful conduct for potential investigation and litigation, and effectively developing investigation plans
- Overseeing industry-specific regulatory compliance projects and rulemakings
- Developing large scale regulatory enforcement plans
- Performing legal research and drafting memorandum on legal issues facing the agency
- Drafting general correspondence and legal documents to respondents, opposing counsel, regulated businesses, consumers and others
- Conducting depositions, engaging in settlement negotiations, and trying cases on behalf of the agency at New York City’s administrative tribunal and state court
- Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements of enforcement proceedings initiated by attorneys
- Participating in review of external-facing material for agency outreach and trainings for business and public education
- Responsible for special projects and assignments related to consumer or licensee issues or to DCWP’s operations
- Responsible for careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate this work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
