Construction Professional and Zoning Compliance Legal Intern
Construction Professional and Zoning Compliance Legal Intern
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Job Description
At the NYC Department of Buildings we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity efficiency and professionalism. As an Agency we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined understandable and transparent.
About the Team:
The Construction Professional and Zoning Compliance Unit which encompasses the Licensee Disciplinary Unit the Padlock and Signs Unit and the Special Enforcement Team is seeking an extern starting in January 2025. This program provides firsthand experience in understanding the legal processes involved in investigating adjudicating and enforcing violations concerning construction occupancy zoning or maintenance issues found in the NYC Administrative Code Construction Codes Zoning Resolution and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law.
NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 5 2025. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.
Position Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the Administrative Litigation Counsel the Legal Construction Professional and Zoning Compliance Legal Intern will:
Shadow attorneys for remote court appearances.
Participate in investigative interviews.
Conduct research of case law and City Codes.
Assist in drafting of legal documents and memos.
Major/ Field of Study:
Open to second and thirdyear law school students
Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas:
Public Service and Government Law
Litigation and Administrative Law
Investigative and Enforcement Procedures
Construction and Zoning Regulations
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN 10232
Qualifications :
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college university or law school.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
