City Of New York

Senior Labor Law Attorney (2 positions)

City Of New York$125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
  • One year of legal experience post-bar admission, or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.
  • Supervisory experience, especially in labor law or litigation, is preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage and mentor entry-level legal staff.
  • Familiarity with wage enforcement laws and practices related to worker protection.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of 3-4 staff in wage enforcement actions.
  • Review drafts and provide mentorship for junior attorneys, investigators, and paralegals.
  • Lead complex investigations with legal and non-legal staff members.
  • Manage own caseload of prevailing wage enforcement actions.
  • Prepare junior attorneys for hearings and trials at OATH.
  • Conduct outreach and educational presentations for stakeholders.
  • Implement new laws related to labor protection as required.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities including mentorship.
  • Chance to lead and shape the enforcement of labor laws.
  • Engagement in meaningful work impacting worker protection.
  • Potential for exposure to high-profile cases and legal frameworks.
Full Job Description
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 in the Comptroller's Bureau of Labor Law. This position reports to the Bureau's Director of Enforcement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - 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). Assist attorneys in preparing for settlement conferences and hearings, review legal memoranda, and assist with preparations for trials; - Managing their own caseload of prevailing wage enforcement actions and the enforcement of other worker protection laws; - Performing 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. - Performing other related duties as required. AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087 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.

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