Agency Attorney Intern

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
New York

**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 be educated 
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 our work, visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for the newsletter, or follow us on social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve in a Staff Counsel 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. In connection with these matters, and others, the Staff Counsel may negotiate and draft 
settlement agreements for civil penalties and consumer restitution.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for these functions, as well as for special projects and assignments related to 
consumer or licensee issues or to DCWP’s operations. In addition, as part of these functions, the Staff Counsel is 
responsible for careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate this work.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals 
(Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
PLEASE NOTE: New York City residency is not required.

Preferred Skills
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills;
• Proficient in conducting legal research and undertaking factual investigations, including reviewing documents 
andconducting witness interviews and depositions;
• Demonstrated excellent legal research, writing skills and negotiation skills;
• Comfort with data-driven analysis and strategic planning;
• Able to effectively interact with multi-functional teams comprised of attorney and non-attorney staff;
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines;
• References that can confirm legal skills.

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 and 
inclusive 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 from 
us, 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! 

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DCWP and the City of New York is an equal employment opportunity employer.