Agency Attorney 3

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation's Advocate's Office in New York seeks an experienced attorney to handle disciplinary matters, draft charges, and support investigations. The role involves negotiating settlements, representing DOT at OATH, and prosecuting disciplinary actions under Civil Service Law and labor contracts.

The incumbent will conduct legal research, review evidence, and prepare memoranda with recommended penalties, while remaining in good standing with the New York State Bar.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• One year of legal experience after admission to a state bar, or six months as an Agency Attorney Interne.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency and draft formal disciplinary charges.
• Prepare and review documents and reciprocal discovery including audio/video evidence.
• Assist and/or participate in disciplinary investigations and informal settlement negotiations.
• Represent the DOT during informal conferences at OATH and in disciplinary proceedings; draft memoranda detailing evidence and recommended penalties.
• Conduct legal research, review evidence, and prosecute disciplinary actions under Civil Service Law and labor contracts.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting & memoranda

Oral advocacy

Education

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

The DOT seeks experienced attorney to work in the Advocate's Office. Under general supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, the Attorney will evaluate disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency; draft formal disciplinary charges; prepare and review required documents and reciprocal discovery including audio and video tape evidence; assist and or/ participate in disciplinary investigations with the Investigative Unit as necessary; represent the DOT during informal settlement negotiations; conduct informal conferences at OATH; prepare memoranda detailing evidence and recommended penalties; conduct prosecution of disciplinary proceedings pursuant to labor contracts and/or Civil Service Law 75 including internal DOT disciplinary proceedings, OATH trials, grievance proceedings and arbitrations, Civil Service Commission disciplinary appeals and related civil litigation; assist Investigative Staff in conducting disciplinary surveillances; review and evaluate evidence; conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda and briefs; investigate and prosecute fitness complaints pursuant to Civil Service Law 72. Will perform related duties as assigned.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have 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 AL III candidates must have 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.

Preferred Skills

Candidate with 5 or more years of litigation experience is preferred should have experience in handling disciplinary cases and excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.