Role OverviewThe Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the entire agency. The Employment Law Unit (“ELU”) exercises jurisdiction over all non-managerial employees working at NYC Health Department and is responsible for handling employee disciplinary matters and fitness for duty cases.
What You Will Do
Assist the Director of ELU in the handling of disciplinary cases, including advising managers on best strategy and determining the appropriate course of disciplinary action and investigation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Deputy Director will function as an integral member of the legal team, providing training to supervisory staff in the area of progressive discipline and its importance in the administrative disciplinary process.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan
- Tax-deferred savings program
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program
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