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Staff Counsel - 693142

$73,476 - $112,172 a year
New York, New York
Full time
2 weeks ago
  • CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION
Posted On: 06/04/2025
  • Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
  • No Exam Required
Department
GC Legal Counsel Unit

Salary Range:
$73,476.00 – $112,172.00

Job Description

** This position may be eligible for remote work for up 2 days a 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 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. 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.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087


Minimum Qualifications


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.
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, including reviewing documents and conducting 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.

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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement


New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

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Job ID
716086
Title code
30087
Civil service title
AGENCY ATTORNEY
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Staff Counsel - 693142
Posted until
06/16/2025
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
01
Number of positions
1
Work location
42 Broadway, N.Y.
  • Category:
    Legal Affairs

Staff Counsel - 693142

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