What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law Unit position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
The Employment Law Unit (ELU) is a vital program situated within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at the NYC Health Department. It has jurisdiction over the 7,000 employees in the agency to investigate and prosecute matters relating to employee misconduct and fitness for duty.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Assist the Employment Law unit in all phases of the disciplinary process including, investigations, preparation of disciplinary charges and prosecution from Informal Conference through the appeals process, including OATH and Civil Service Commission.
Research and draft important and complex legal documents and opinions and support the legal office as needed.
Work on Conflicts of Interest (COI) matters.
Deliver agency-wide trainings to supervisory staff in the area of progressive discipline and its relation to the administrative disciplinary process.
When necessary, work with the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel on legal matters received by OGC.
Preferred Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Great attention to detail;
Knowledge of Employment Law, including New York Civil Service Law, New York Conflicts of Interest Law and relevant disciplinary rules affecting New York City employees;
Knowledge of administrative law;
Litigation experience; and, strong organizational skills.
Why You Should Work For Us
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required for this title.
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.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Assist the Employment Law unit in all phases of the disciplinary process including, investigations, preparation of disciplinary charges and prosecution from Informal Conference through the appeals process, including OATH and Civil Service Commission.
Research and draft important and complex legal documents and opinions and support the legal office as needed.
Work on Conflicts of Interest (COI) matters.
Deliver agency-wide trainings to supervisory staff in the area of progressive discipline and its relation to the administrative disciplinary process.
When necessary, work with the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel on legal matters received by OGC.
Preferred Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Great attention to detail;
Knowledge of Employment Law, including New York Civil Service Law, New York Conflicts of Interest Law and relevant disciplinary rules affecting New York City employees;
Knowledge of administrative law;
Litigation experience; and, strong organizational skills.
Why You Should Work For Us
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program and
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
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.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required for this title.
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.
Salary : $71,163 - $81,838
