Job Summary
The Staff Counsel is responsible for representing the City of New York in significant consumer protection and regulatory enforcement litigation. This role involves engaging in various legal processes to ensure compliance and protect the interests of the public.
Responsibilities
- Identify targets for enforcement actions.
- Conduct thorough investigations related to enforcement cases.
- Manage the discovery process for ongoing litigation.
- Represent the agency in hearings before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and in New York State courts.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and be in good standing.
- Applicants should have at least one year of relevant legal experience following their admission to the bar in the United States.
City of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
