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Posted August 22, 2019

Investigative Attorney

NYC DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
New York, NY Full Time
Reference: nycjobs406684

Job Description Under the supervision with latitude for independent action and decision making, performs Department legal work. Responsibilities to...

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Job Description

Under the supervision with latitude for independent action and decision making, performs Department legal work. Responsibilities to include:


• Prosecuting Department of Buildings (DOB) licensee and other cases at the Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings (OATH) Trials and Hearings division.
• Conducting interviews, preparing reports, developing, collecting and analyzing intelligence information.
• Legal writing, including the preparation of petitions, discovery responses, motions and other documents relating to the continuing prosecution ofDOB cases.
• Promptly and accurately communicating with senior staff important developments and outcome of hearings, adjournments and other matters connected to cases at hearings.
• Pre-hearing preparation, including general research for upcoming cases and follow through of previous cases handled.
• Performing in-house assignments relating to adjudications.
• Actively undertaking and participating in special projects and assignments that may include making recommendations about changes to codes, rules or regulations and agency polici~s.
• As a member of the DOB legal team, any other duties as assigned.









Minimum Qual Requirements





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.









Preferred Skills





• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
• Experience with criminal or civil enforcement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Lexis-Nexis, West Law etc.









To Apply





For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site (nyc.gov/jobs/search) and search for the specific Job ID #

For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self-Service (ESS) to view and apply for available positions.  Click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search for the specific Job ID #

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED









Residency Requirement





New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.






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