Job Information
City of New York Agency Attorney 3 in New York, New York
Job Description
Under general supervision, the Attorney will conduct prosecution of disciplinary proceedings pursuant to Civil Service Law 75 including internal DOT disciplinary proceedings, OATH trials, grievance proceedings and arbitrations, Civil Service Commission disciplinary appeals and related civil litigation. Draft and prepare disciplinary charges; participate in disciplinary investigations with Investigative Unit; assist Investigative Staff in conducting disciplinary surveillances; review and evaluate evidence; conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda and briefs; investigate and prosecute fitness complaints pursuant to Civil Service Law 72.
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.