Supervising Enforcement Counsel - Worker Protection
About The Position
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an experienced litigator to supervise worker protection litigation and lead enforcement of laws protecting employees and independent contractors. These laws include sick and safe leave laws; scheduling laws for fast food and retail workers; and minimum pay rate and other protections for delivery drivers. The role is within the Office of Labor Policy & Standards (OLPS), which settles and litigates cases on behalf of workers and seeks monetary compensation and company compliance for violations. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, experienced litigator with excellent writing and editing skills who enjoys creative legal work, a fast-paced environment, and collaborative leadership, and is committed to supporting and developing early-career attorneys. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Flexible Work Pilot Program.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- Four years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar.
- At least eighteen months of experience supervising other attorneys in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
- Maintain membership in the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a litigator.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Enjoyment of creative legal work, a fast-paced environment, and collaborative leadership.
- Commitment to supporting and developing early-career attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Supervise worker protection litigation.
- Lead litigation to enforce laws protecting employees and independent contractors.
- Support and develop early-career attorneys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
