Public Sector HR Compliance Attorney

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Agency Attorney Intern to support the HR Compliance Unit. The role involves documenting and adjudicating compliance matters, coordinating Step I hearings, and handling confidential discovery.

You will draft memos, manage calendars, and assist with investigations and data tracking while ensuring accuracy and compliance with NYC rules. You will participate in preparing and presenting materials, communicating via email and mail, and supporting the team with routine

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school or admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Send weekly totals for Step I Hearings, Non-Uniform Disciplinary Committee, and onboarding cases for the Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources Review.
• Act as an agency liaison for the COIB Annual Financial Disclosure.
• Redact and analyze confidential discovery for accuracy.
• Draft various ad hoc memorandums for HR Compliance.
• Maintaining the unit calendar in Outlook for all Step I Hearings, upcoming meetings for the unit and the Director of HR Compliance.
• Scheduling Step I Hearings, contacting members of service, union representatives and union attorneys regarding Step I Hearings.
• Send out Step I Hearing reminders to members of service and union representatives.
• Sending out discovery documents to Members of Service and Union Representative/Attorneys via USPS certified mail and electronically.
• Complete Closing Memos after Step I Hearings are conducted.
• Proofreading various documents which includes but is not limited to onboarding memos and Step I Determinations.
• Assist with preparation and managing presentation materials.
• Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications and written correspondence.
• Maintain tracking mechanisms for data and document collection and storage.
• Perform employment verification investigations and draft investigation reports.
• Perform Step I Disciplinary Investigations and ad hoc investigations when needed
• Perform general office functions and related duties as needed

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

The City of New York seeks an Agency Attorney Intern to support the HR Compliance Unit. The role involves documenting and adjudicating compliance matters, coordinating Step I hearings, and handling confidential discovery.

You will draft memos, manage calendars, and assist with investigations and data tracking while ensuring accuracy and compliance with NYC rules. You will participate in preparing and presenting materials, communicating via email and mail, and supporting the team with routine