Senior Labor Law Attorney (2 positions)

Responsibilities

• Supervising 3-4 Bureau of Labor Law staff, including entry-level attorneys, investigators, and paralegals in the Bureau's wage enforcement actions.
• Review drafts, provide mentorship and feedback, and assist with litigation and negotiation strategies.
• Lead complex investigations with teams consisting of legal and non-legal staff, including investigators and accountants.
• Supervising junior attorneys in proceedings at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
• Aid attorneys in preparing for settlement conferences and hearings, review legal memoranda, and assist with preparations for trials.
• Manage their own caseload of prevailing wage enforcement actions and the enforcement of other worker protection laws.
• Perform other related work or special projects as needed, including outreach and education, presentations to stakeholders, and helping the office implement new laws such as Real Property Tax Law Section 485-x and the Construction Justice Act.

Requirements

• 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).

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising legal or non-legal staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other attorneys, investigators, auditors, and engineers.
• Experience in city government, labor law, and/or litigation.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.

Pay

$100,000.00 – $110,000.00

Schedule

N/A