Prosecuting Attorney Interne

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) seeks an Agency Attorney Intern to support its regulatory work in Long Island City, NY. Under seasoned attorneys, you assist with administrative hearings and legal research.

Starting salary is $72,510, with pay increasing to $83,388 after two years of city service (appointment code 30086). The role advances dignified, accountable, accessible regulation of NYC for-hire services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school or NY Bar admission.
• Experience with agency administrative hearings is a plus.
• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing caseloads for agency administrative hearings, preparing witnesses and evidence.
• Review cases and negotiate pleadings and settlements with respondents.
• Interview consumer complainants to obtain details for charging violations and settlements.
• Draft appeals, legal memos, and advisory opinions; perform legal research.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Witness examination

Education

Graduation from an accredited United States law school

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

The TLC oversees a transportation ecosystem that moves nearly 1 million riders every single day the equivalent of the entire Boston transit system. TLC is the agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry. With approximately 180,000 licensed drivers, 1,000 businesses, 115,000 vehicles including and the iconic yellow taxi at the heart of our city's identity, TLC is entering a new era of dignity, accountability, and collaboration across the for hire vehicle sector. TLC continues to be on the front lines of a rapidly changing mobility landscape and our innovative efforts—whether requiring minimum pay for app drivers, ensuring wheelchair accessible service, making our licensed fleet more environmentally sustainable, working to eliminate traffic fatalities, or preventing discriminatory service—often serve as a model for other cities.

In this New Era for TLC, the agency is guided by three core priorities:

• Driver and Passenger Dignity ensuring every interaction reflects respect and fairness
• Corporate Accountability holding regulated entities to consistent, transparent standards
• A Transportation System that Works Together equitable, modern, and accessible

Job Description

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry. TLC licenses and regulates over 130,000 vehicles and more than 175,000 drivers, making it the most active taxi and limousine regulatory agency in the United States. Aside from vehicles and drivers, TLC also regulates taxicab agents and for-hire vehicle bases, including popular app-based transportation services. The TLC plays a pivotal role in furthering public safety within New York City and is a lead agency in a citywide effort to reduce traffic-related injuries. One of the largest components of TLC's operations is the enforcement of agency and administrative code regulations.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, assist in the management of caseloads for agency administrative hearings including preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials; review and evaluate cases to effectively negotiate plea and settlement agreements with respondents and legal representatives; interview consumer complainants to obtain details and to determine appropriate charging violations and settlement offers; review dispositions for summonses dismissed at OATH; draft appeals, legal memos, and advisory opinions; make determinations based on legal research; and provide legal support as needed.

Compensation

New Hire Rate: $72,510

After two (2) years of city employment: $83,388

Location

Long Island City, NY

Appointment Details

AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086

Qualification

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.