New York City Fire Department
Associate Disciplinary Counsel – New York City Fire Department
Join the New York City Fire Department as an Associate Disciplinary Counsel. The role involves investigating and prosecuting allegations of misconduct and violations of Fire Department policies and procedures, preparing administrative disciplinary charges, and representing the department in disciplinary administrative proceedings.
Pay Range $89,613.00/yr – $132,293.00/yr (based on skills and experience)
Responsibilities
Investigate and prosecute allegations of misconduct and violations of Fire Department policies and procedures.
Prepare administrative disciplinary charges, memoranda, reports, stipulations, and other documentation related to disciplinary cases, investigations, and hearing/court decisions.
Recommend appropriate penalties and/or resolutions of disciplinary cases.
Negotiate with unions and attorneys on disciplinary matters.
Represent the Fire Department in disciplinary administrative proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar.
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 Intern (30086).
Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience; for Assignment Level III: two years of experience at Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience.
Preferred Skills
Excellent legal judgment, research, and writing skills.
Litigation and investigation experience.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and additional databases.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Capacity to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience handling EEO matters (preferred).
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Legal
Industry: Public Safety
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Pay Range $89,613.00/yr – $132,293.00/yr (based on skills and experience)
Responsibilities
Investigate and prosecute allegations of misconduct and violations of Fire Department policies and procedures.
Prepare administrative disciplinary charges, memoranda, reports, stipulations, and other documentation related to disciplinary cases, investigations, and hearing/court decisions.
Recommend appropriate penalties and/or resolutions of disciplinary cases.
Negotiate with unions and attorneys on disciplinary matters.
Represent the Fire Department in disciplinary administrative proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar.
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 Intern (30086).
Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience; for Assignment Level III: two years of experience at Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience.
Preferred Skills
Excellent legal judgment, research, and writing skills.
Litigation and investigation experience.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and additional databases.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Capacity to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience handling EEO matters (preferred).
Employment Details
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Legal
Industry: Public Safety
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