Administrative Enforcement Legal Intern
Administrative Enforcement 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 Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU) enforces compliance with NYC Construction Codes Electrical Code and Zoning Resolution through the prosecution and processing of Notices of Violation adjudicated before the NYC OATH Hearings Division. Primarily the unit:
Processes summonses or violations issued by DOB inspectors; includes entry into the system and processing the summons/violation to OATH.
Prosecutes summonses/violations issued by inspectors at OATH/ECB tribunals across the five boroughs
Appeals adverse decisions to the OATH/ECB Appeals Board and responds to appeals from those found in violation
Processes and reviews Certificates of Correction for approval and assures legal compliance of all submissions
Answers public inquiries related to violations
Monitors compliance of violations against Cityowned properties and provides guidance to City Agencies
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.
Position Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of Director and Deputy Director of AEU Legal Matters the Administrative Enforcement Legal Intern will:
Learn service of process and observe the electronic transfer of this information to OATH
Learn what is required in an evidence package to be used for the prosecution of OATH summonses
Observe OATH hearings and best practices of AEU Hearing Attorneys
Learn the NYC rules related to the summons appeal process
Work with AEU Attorneys to write appeals and responses
Observe discussions regarding Article 78 petitions and settlements
Major/ Field of Study
Applicant must be a second or thirdyear law student.
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
