Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law Unit

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Assistant General Counsel for the Employment Law Unit. This position involves handling complex legal matters related to employment law, conducting investigations, and supporting the agency’s disciplinary processes. Join a leading public health department in NYC committed to employee wellness and legal integrity, while enjoying robust benefits including health coverage and loan forgiveness options.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness

Premium-free health insurance plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness Program

Work From Home Policy

Job Security

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school or admission to the New York State Bar.
• Knowledge of New York Civil Service Law and Conflicts of Interest Law.
• Experience in legal document preparation and disciplinary processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of the disciplinary process including investigations.
• Research and draft complex legal documents and opinions.
• Deliver agency-wide trainings to supervisory staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Great attention to detail

Knowledge of Employment Law

Knowledge of administrative law

Litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited United States law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

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The Employment Law Unit (ELU) is a vital program situated within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at the NYC Health Department. It has jurisdiction over the 7,000 employees in the agency to investigate and prosecute matters relating to employee misconduct and fitness for duty.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

Assist the Employment Law unit in all phases of the disciplinary process including, investigations, preparation of disciplinary charges and prosecution from Informal Conference through the appeals process, including OATH and Civil Service Commission.

Research and draft important and complex legal documents and opinions and support the legal office as needed.

Work on Conflicts of Interest (COI) matters.

Deliver agency-wide trainings to supervisory staff in the area of progressive discipline and its relation to the administrative disciplinary process.

When necessary, work with the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel on legal matters received by OGC.

Preferred Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Great attention to detail;

Knowledge of Employment Law, including New York Civil Service Law, New York Conflicts of Interest Law and relevant disciplinary rules affecting New York City employees;

Knowledge of administrative law;

Litigation experience; and, strong organizational skills.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
  
  

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Residency Requirement

NYC Residency is not required for this title.

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.

, $72,510.00 – $72,510.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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