What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director and Deputy General Counsel, Loft Board position at DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS?
- DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
Under general direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of legal knowledge, judgment and experience, the Deputy Director and Deputy General Counsel of the New York City Loft Board serves as the deputy to the Executive Director and General Counsel. The Deputy Director and Deputy General Counsel manages the work of the Loft Board attorneys and support staff as they fulfill their duties.
Tasks include:
- Oversee the work of Loft Board attorneys and paralegals
- Draft proposed decisions for the Loft Board
- Revise and edit proposed decisions drafted by Loft Board attorneys, including advising and recommending on questions of law, fact, and administrative policy
- Oversee the processing and tracking of Loft Board cases, including the transmission of cases to the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings for adjudication
- Research legal issues involving Loft Board issues
- Draft and revise correspondence from the Loft Board to the public and elected officials
- Determine case agendas for the Loft Board's public meetings
- Conduct trainings about the Loft Law and its rules
- Conduct conferences, mediate disputes and negotiate settlements with owners and tenants
- Oversee administrative proceedings at the Loft Board and OATH to enforce the Loft Law
- Draft written administrative determinations
- Prepare legal papers as required
- Assist in drafting Loft Board rules
- Comment on proposed legislation
- Maintain logs of cases
- Fill in for other legal staff in emergency situations
- Perform the duties of the Executive Director in their absence
REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and written communication skills - Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft applications - Familiarity with NYC landlord/tenant law, administrative law, the NYC Construction Codes, and the Zoning Resolution - Litigation experience preferred - Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience preferred
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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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- Experience Level:Manager
- Category:Legal Affairs
Salary : $66,066 - $132,426
