Agency Attorney

City of New York • New York, NY • 2h ago

Job Description

Under executive direction, with very wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and unreviewed action, serves as a

principal assistant to the agency's General Counsel.

Examples of Typical Tasks

Participates in formulating agency-wide policy as well as the policies and procedures

governing the Office of the General Counsel. Reviews new and established procedure to

ensure compliance with existing laws, regulations and guidelines set by the federal, state

and city authorities.

Advises the General Counsel concerning proposed legislative changes, including

developing legal arguments supporting proposals sponsored by the agency.

Acts as a principal legal adviser to the agency, rendering legal opinions to the General

Counsel and other executive staff and the Borough President.

Is responsible for the analysis and resolution of legal queries and issues, including, but not

limited to, the expedition of contracts, liability claims, labor disputes, civil service matters,etc.

FOIL requests

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 73,476.00

Salary Max: $112,172.00

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