Agency Attorney – Employment Law & Discipline

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) seeks an Agency Attorney to practice in all phases of the disciplinary process, including investigations, drafting charges, and prosecution through appeal. The attorney will negotiate resolutions, lead meetings, and appear independently at OATH to prosecute cases.

Preferred candidates hold a JD, NYS Bar admission, and experience in employment or administrative law litigation, with strong writing and conflict

Qualificações

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the NYS Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after bar admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Incumbents must remain members of the NYS Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Practice in all phases of the disciplinary process including investigations, charges, and prosecution from informal conference to appeal.
• Draft disciplinary charges and settlements; negotiate resolutions with staff and unions.
• Appear at OATH to prosecute cases and provide advisory support.

Conhecimentos

Employment law

Litigation

Legal writing

Conflict resolution

Public health law

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York State Bar admission

Ferramentas

Westlaw

Lexis

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) seeks an Agency Attorney to practice in all phases of the disciplinary process, including investigations, drafting charges, and prosecution through appeal. The attorney will negotiate resolutions, lead meetings, and appear independently at OATH to prosecute cases.

Preferred candidates hold a JD, NYS Bar admission, and experience in employment or administrative law litigation, with strong writing and conflict