City Of New York

Associate General Counsel

City Of New York • $90K — $130K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
  • 3-5+ years of legal experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of New York City government structure and laws.
  • Excellent research, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with diverse communities, with bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish as a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide litigation and legal support to the Deputy and General Counsel.
  • Research and interpret laws, statutes, and regulations relevant to NYC.
  • Respond to legal inquiries from staff on local and administrative law.
  • Assist with administrative proceedings and legal matters.
  • Consult with internal and external partners on policy/legal issues.
  • Serve as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Officer and respond to FOIL requests.
  • Handle additional matters as assigned in the General Counsel's Office.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on public service.
  • Opportunity to engage with a variety of legal and policy matters affecting NYC residents.
  • Involvement in diverse legal issues, including immigration and environmental justice.
  • Professional growth opportunities within a government-focused legal framework.
Full Job Description
The Office of the New York City Public Advocate is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position in its Office of the General Counsel. Applicants must be admitted to the New York State bar. Principal Duties: -Providing litigation and general legal support to the Deputy and General Counsel; -Researching and interpreting laws, statutes, rules, regulations; -Responding to legal inquiries from staff on New York City local and administrative law; -Assisting with administrative proceedings; -Researching and monitoring a wide variety of legal issues relating to Federal, New York State and New York City legal and legislative matters that seek to address critical issues impacting NYC residents; -Consulting and collaborating with internal and external partners, including advocates, experts, government officials, and others on legal and policy matters relating to - education and opportunity, employment, healthy equity, housing equity, immigration, infrastructure and environmental justice, and justice and public safety; -Serving as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Officer, which includes managing and responding to FOIL requests; -Handling other matters in the General Counsel's Office as may be assigned Preferred Qualifications: -3 - 5+ years of legal experience. -Demonstrated commitment to public service and to the mission and vision of the Public Advocate. -Excellent research, organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills. -Strong knowledge about New York City government structure and its agencies and NYS/NYC state/local government matters. Familiarity with the New York City Charter, Administrative Code and Rules of New York City. -Ability to rapidly prioritize as well as execute while demonstrating good judgment in confidential and complex matters. -Experience working with diverse communities. -Reliable, conscientious and a team player. -Ability to establish effective working relationships. -Prior experience in Immigration law is preferred for this position. -Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is a plus. LEGAL COUNSEL - 30166 Qualifications -Admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing. -Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

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