Role OverviewThe NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Staff Counsel in the General Counsel Division. The Staff Counsel will be responsible for enforcing laws that protect NYC consumers and promote the Mayor's affordability agenda. The ideal candidate will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting businesses engaged in illegal conduct, identifying unlawful conduct for potential investigation and litigation, and developing investigation plans.
What You Will Do
The Staff Counsel will be responsible for initiating, investigating, and litigating cases at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and New York state court against individuals and businesses that violate New York City's licensing and consumer protection laws. Responsibilities include investigating and prosecuting businesses engaged in illegal conduct, identifying unlawful conduct for potential investigation and litigation, and developing investigation plans.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be responsible for careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate this work. The candidate will also participate in agency outreach and trainings for business and public education.
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
- Flexible work arrangement
- Free tax preparation and financial counseling
- Essential services such as free tax preparation and financial counseling
- Paid holidays
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