Agency Attorney

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.

- Managing 55 public buildings.

- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.

- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.

- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.

- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

Job Description

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) seeks to hire an Agency Attorney - Level 1 to work in Office of the General Counsel's (OGC) Disciplinary Proceedings Unit. Under supervision and with some latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidate will perform legal work which may include:

•Conducting investigations by interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, drafting a Statement of Charges, etc.

•Conducting legal research and preparing various intra-agency, memoranda in order to inform appropriate personnel of the status of each case.

•Representing the agency at various proceedings, including trials at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and the NYC Office of Labor Relations.

•Handling appeals at the Civil Service Commission (CCSC) under section 72 and 75 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

•Providing guidance to all authorized agency personnel either within the Department or throughout municipal government.

•Assisting the Associate Director with monitoring probationary and provisional employees, •Assisting with investigations of complaints and handling the monthly caseload of approximately 200-250 open cases; (combined 2 sentences)

•Training colleagues on disciplinary issues.

•Assisting in the daily operation of the office.

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

Knowledge of NYS Civil Service Law Sections 72 and 75.

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.

NYC offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, affordable health insurance plans and retirement benefits. In addition, the DCAS Office of the General Counsel offers employees additional benefits including teleworking (up to two days per week), alternative work schedules and flex time.