Agency Attorney

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
New York

Job Description

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. **

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 more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to educate consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The Office of Labor Policy & Standards (“OLPS”) enforces the City’s worker protection laws, including the Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law, Fair Workweek scheduling laws that protect fast food and retail workers, and Delivery Worker Laws that protect app-based restaurant delivery workers classified as independent contractors. In OLPS’ large, citywide enforcement actions, teams of attorneys, data scientists, and investigators work together to obtain compensation owed to workers and improve employer compliance. More information about our office is available at nyc.gov/workers.
DCWP is seeking a supervising attorney with relevant experience in litigation and issues affecting low-wage workers. Responsibilities include:

• Handling a docket of complex cases, including high-impact investigations and litigation before the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings and in state courts;
• Supervising 3-4 attorneys who handle litigation and investigations;
• Managing all aspects of litigation, including drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, preparing for and leading trials and mediations, and negotiating settlements;
• Leading special enforcement initiatives related to new OLPS laws, vulnerable worker populations, or high-violation industries;
• Contributing to development of internal enforcement policies and procedures;
• Handling certain administrative and personnel matters for direct reports.

This position is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a growing office working on the next generation of labor laws. The ideal candidate has significant experience in issues affecting low-wage workers and enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, working with both attorneys and non-attorneys, and tackling unique legal and policy questions creatively.

Noncompetitive, Labor, Exempt

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. **

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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.

Note:
In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to 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

• Five or more years of litigation experience, preferably employment law experience
• Experience with supervision and management of attorneys and legal support staff
• Experience with fact investigation, managing discovery, and/or negotiating complex settlements
• Experience with mediation and other alternative dispute resolution frameworks
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to contribute to strategic project planningand to support high-performing, diverse work teams.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including experience with public speaking.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues into plainlanguage.
• The capacity to mentor and provide wide-ranging guidance to entry-level attorneys
• The ability to establish rapport and interact effectively and respectfully with multi-functional teamscomprised of attorney and non-attorney staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in a language other than English.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application exclusively through the Jobs NYC website. Only applications submitted via the Jobs NYC platform will be considered for review. The Job ID is located at the bottom of the page.

A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application. In your cover letter, please include the following:

• Civil service title you currently hold or whether you have taken any civil service exams (if applicable).
• The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is committed to building a diverse andinclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage 55-a candidates to apply. If eligible, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Incomplete applications or those missing the required documents will not be considered.

Reasonable Accommodations
DCWP is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodationRequests@dcwp.nyc.gov.

Please note the following important application instructions:

• No phone calls, faxes, emails, or in-person inquiries will be accepted.
• Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not receive communication fromus, please consider your application as not being selected for this position.
• Drug Screening: Please be aware that a drug screening may be required prior to appointment. Candidates will be notified if this is necessary as part of the pre-employment process.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

For any questions or concerns regarding your application, please email the recruitment team at dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov.

Additional Information

In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
 

Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid time off for vacation and personal leave

• Paid time off for sick leave

• A generous holiday package of up to 13 days

Health Benefits

• Medical insurance plans

• Dental and vision insurance plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial and Savings Benefits

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Direct Deposit

• Flexible Spending Account Programs

• New York City Municipal Credit Union Savings Program

• Transit Benefit Programs

Retirement and Pension Plans

• New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS) pension plan

•New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 401(k) and 457 plan

Additional Benefits for Union Members

•Disability Insurance

•Health Club Reimbursements

•Life Insurance

•Supplemental Hospital Coverage

•Tuition Reimbursement

*Please note only employees represented by a labor union may qualify for additional benefits provided by the union welfare fund.

Student Loan Forgiveness

•DCWP qualifies as a public service employer, which means our employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. If you have federal student loans, you may be able to have your loans forgiven by working full-time in public service. To learn more about PSLF and its eligibility requirements, visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program website.

Employee Discounts

•Apple and Dell products

•Cell phones and plans

•Gym memberships

•Special pricing on event tickets through Barclay Center, Plum Benefits and Working Advantage

• And more!