Job Description
The Staff Counsel will:
-Conduct legal research related to new and existing laws and regulations.
-Assist with implementing new and amended laws, including drafting rules in accordance with the City’s rulemaking process, and drafting DCWP charges, checklists, and penalty schedules necessary to implement and enforce such laws.
-Research and address legal issues arising from DCWP’s licensing, collections and enforcement work.
The ideal candidate will:
-Draft memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents as necessary.
-Assist with other assignments within the General Counsel Division, which may include drafting contracts.
-Bring charges against businesses at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
Additional responsibilities:
-Draft denial or revocation letters for applicants or licensees in certain license categories.
-Negotiate and draft settlement agreements for civil penalties and consumer restitution.
-Handle case project management and operational tasks.
About NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.