Senior Labor Law Attorney (2 positions)

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. The Bureau of Labor Law sets and enforces the prevailing and living wage, and benefit rates for workers, laborers, and mechanics employed on New York City Public Work projects as well as building service employees on City contracts and certain properties that receive tax exemptions. The Worker’s Rights Bureau builds upon this work to combat wage theft and expand worker’s rights through legislation, policy, procurement, and corporate shareholder engagement initiatives, while strengthening outreach to educate New Yorkers on their labor rights.

About the role

This position reports to the Bureau's Director of Enforcement. The Bureau is seeking an experienced attorney with a labor law and/or litigation background to supervise entry-level attorneys, investigators, and paralegals in wage investigations and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 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.
• Supervise junior attorneys in proceedings at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
• Assist attorneys in preparing for settlement conferences and hearings, review legal memoranda, and assist with preparations for trials.
• Manage a caseload of prevailing wage enforcement actions and the enforcement of other worker protection laws.
• Perform outreach and education, presentations to stakeholders, and help implement new laws such as Real Property Tax Law Section 485-x and the Construction Justice Act.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar and membership in good standing for the duration of employment.
• One of the following:
  • 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).
• For Assignment Level (AL) II: One year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in relevant areas of law.
• For Assignment Level (AL) III: 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 relevant areas of law.

Skills

• Experience managing or supervising legal or non-legal staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with 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

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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

New York City residency is not required for this position.