Remote Senior Litigator & Worker Protection Lead

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an experienced Executive Agency Counsel to lead worker protection litigation within OLPS. The role supervises four staff attorneys and advances enforcement of time-off and scheduling laws, among others.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineers and data analysts to support policy and litigation strategies. NYS Bar in good standing required, residency not required.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar with four years of relevant legal experience since admission, including at least 18 months in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation under OLPS laws.
• Supervise four staff attorneys.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data analytics professionals.
• Develop strategic approaches to wage and scheduling enforcement and worker protections.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment litigation

Class action litigation

Supervision & management

Cross-functional collaboration

Emerging tech collaboration

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an experienced Executive Agency Counsel to lead worker protection litigation within OLPS. The role supervises four staff attorneys and advances enforcement of time-off and scheduling laws, among others.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineers and data analysts to support policy and litigation strategies. NYS Bar in good standing required, residency not required.