Public Service Counsel: Contracts, Litigation & Policy

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Parks seeks an Agency Attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel in Manhattan, within Arsenal, to handle labor, contracts, land use, and litigation matters for the agency.

Under supervision, the attorney will draft and negotiate agreements, respond to FOIL requests, assist in litigation, and advise on rules and regulations related to park properties and agency operations. NYS Bar admission required; civil service appointment process applies.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required and candidates must meet further levels of experience.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after bar admission, or six months as Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review agreements for the Agency, including concessions and park operations.
• Respond to FOIL requests and manage information access.
• Support litigation matters with the Law Department, including discovery and trial prep.
• Research and advise on laws, rules and regs related to agency property and employment.
• Assist in rulemaking and drafting new regulations for the Agency.
• Prepare memoranda and correspondence for the General Counsel’s Office.

Skills

Bar admission NYS

Public service interest

Contract drafting

Litigation experience

MS Word/Excel

Data management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

NYC Parks seeks an Agency Attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel in Manhattan, within Arsenal, to handle labor, contracts, land use, and litigation matters for the agency.

Under supervision, the attorney will draft and negotiate agreements, respond to FOIL requests, assist in litigation, and advise on rules and regulations related to park properties and agency operations. NYS Bar admission required; civil service appointment process applies.