OATH/ECB Hearing Attorney

The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) ensures the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution. The Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU) is responsible for the successful processing and prosecution of DOB-issued summonses that are returnable to the Hearings Division of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). AEU Legal Matters is a functional area within AEU, staffed with Agency Attorneys who represent the Department at hearings held by OATH. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, the Agency Attorney will perform Department legal work. Duties include but are not limited to: - Prosecuting Department of Buildings summonses/violations at OATH remotely and in person. - Traveling occasionally to OATH locations throughout the five boroughs to represent the Department in these cases. - Legal writing, including the preparation of appeals, responses, motions, and other documents relating to the continuing prosecution of DOB summonses/violations. - Identifying and retrieving appropriate documents and evidence for hearings. - Promptly and accurately notifying AEU supervisors of important issues and outcomes of hearings. - Pre-hearing preparation, including general research for upcoming cases and follow through of previous cases handled. - Performing in-house assignments relating to the adjudication of summonses issued by DOB. - Actively undertaking and participating in special projects and assignments. - Traveling occasionally between various Department offices. - Any other duties as assigned by a Supervisor.