AGENCY ATTORNEY 03

The New York City Housing Authoritys Law Departments Labor & Employee Relations unit proactively advises Human Resources and other business units on progressive discipline and represents NYCHA in disciplinary due process proceedings.

Under direction with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making the responsibilities of the Agency Attorney III will include but not be limited to the following:

potential employee disciplinary matters and draft disciplinary charges.
witnesses and gather relevant documents in preparation for trials.
the Authority in employee disciplinary proceedings; settlement conferences; or disability hearings.
memoranda.
the Authority in appeals before the NYC Civil Service Commission.
legal analysis advice and counsel to Human Resources and other Departments.
the Authority before administrative agencies or in State or Federal court.

Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings. Part-time telework may be available after 90 days of employment.

Additional Information

and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidates efforts not those of a reviewer; three references listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidates professional skills; a copy of law school transcript.
employees applying for transfer promotional title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
residents are encouraged to apply.
provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Qualifications :

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 2 or 3 below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar in the areas of law related to the assignment.

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 :

Full-time