Assistant General Counsel

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks an organized agency attorney to support a mix of regulatory, litigation and contract matters arising from DOT initiatives. Under general supervision, the attorney handles EEO complaints, reviews case material, interviews employees, and may participate in mediations and settlements.

The role also involves drafting and reviewing legislation, agreements, and policy analysis, with opportunities to advise project teams on accessibility

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• One year of US legal experience after bar admission or six months as Agency Attorney Intern.
• Ability to handle a high volume of matters under tight time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation.
• Review case merits through document review and employee interviews; respond to agencies like EEOC.
• Manage a caseload of state and federal court complaints and participate in mediations.
• Draft and review legislation, rules, and various agreements; advise on accessibility initiatives.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Prioritization

Education

New York State Bar Admission

One year US legal experience after admission

Six months Agency Attorney Intern experience

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.
DOT seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented attorney with some regulatory, litigation and contract experience to assist with a mix of assignments involving major DOT initiatives and programs. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, the successful candidate will investigate and respond to EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, requiring knowledge of Title VII claims and Citywide EEO policies; reviewing merits of a case through document review, employee interviews, and submitting responses to various administrative agencies such as CCHR, SDHR, or EEOC; managing a caseload of state and federal court complaints, overseeing document production in response to discovery requests, and participating in court mediations and settlements when needed. The attorney may also work on projects related to accessibility issues, including the Pedestrian Ramp Program and advise DOT project teams on best practices to remove barriers to accessibility in the services and programs DOT implements. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: draft and review legislation and rules; draft and review various types of agreements; research and policy reviews; and assist in other legal assignments arising out of the Agency operations. The successful candidate will have an ability to handle a high volume of matters and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills are required, as well as the ability to prioritize projects.
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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

Preference will be given to candidate with familiarity with ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Title VII, and City regulatory framework.

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.