New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Staff Counsel
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
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New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve in a Staff Counsel / Agency Attorney in the Legal Counsel Unit. The Legal Counsel Unit is responsible for providing advice and counsel to DCWP divisions, providing legal support to implement new laws, advising on complex multi-stakeholder license categories, and drafting DCWP contracts and agreements. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Staff Counsel will: Conduct legal research related to new and existing laws and regulations; Assist with implementing new and amended laws, including drafting rules in accordance with the City’s rulemaking process, and drafting DCWP charges, checklists, and penalty schedules necessary to implement and enforce such laws; Research and address legal issues arising from DCWP’s licensing, collections and enforcement work; Draft memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents as necessary; and, As needed, assist with other assignments within the General Counsel Division, which may include drafting contracts. As needed, the Staff Counsel may occasionally bring charges against businesses at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), and/or draft denial or revocation letters for applicants or licensees in certain license categories. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 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. 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. Preferred Skills Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills. Proficient in conducting legal research and undertaking factual investigations. Demonstrated excellent legal research, writing skills and negotiation skills. Comfort with data-driven analysis and strategic planning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position. 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.
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New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve in a Staff Counsel / Agency Attorney in the Legal Counsel Unit. The Legal Counsel Unit is responsible for providing advice and counsel to DCWP divisions, providing legal support to implement new laws, advising on complex multi-stakeholder license categories, and drafting DCWP contracts and agreements. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Staff Counsel will: Conduct legal research related to new and existing laws and regulations; Assist with implementing new and amended laws, including drafting rules in accordance with the City’s rulemaking process, and drafting DCWP charges, checklists, and penalty schedules necessary to implement and enforce such laws; Research and address legal issues arising from DCWP’s licensing, collections and enforcement work; Draft memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents as necessary; and, As needed, assist with other assignments within the General Counsel Division, which may include drafting contracts. As needed, the Staff Counsel may occasionally bring charges against businesses at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), and/or draft denial or revocation letters for applicants or licensees in certain license categories. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 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. 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. Preferred Skills Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills. Proficient in conducting legal research and undertaking factual investigations. Demonstrated excellent legal research, writing skills and negotiation skills. Comfort with data-driven analysis and strategic planning. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position. 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.
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