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Supervising Enforcement Counsel – Workers’ Rights

Looking for a: Attorney
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $92,000
Job Duration: Permanent
Job Description:

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to educate consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
The Office of Labor Policy & Standards (“OLPS”) enforces the City’s worker protection laws, including the Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law, Fair Workweek scheduling laws that protect fast food and retail workers, and Delivery Worker Laws that protect app-based restaurant delivery workers classified as independent contractors. In OLPS’ large, citywide enforcement actions, teams of attorneys, data scientists, and investigators work together to obtain compensation owed to workers and improve employer compliance. More information about our office is available at nyc.gov/workers.
DCWP is seeking a supervising attorney with relevant experience in litigation and issues affecting low-wage workers. Responsibilities include:
• Handling a docket of complex cases, including high-impact investigations and litigation before the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings and in state courts;
• Supervising 3-4 attorneys who handle litigation and investigations;
• Managing all aspects of litigation, including drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, preparing for and leading trials and mediations, and negotiating settlements;
• Leading special enforcement initiatives related to new OLPS laws, vulnerable worker populations, or high-violation industries;
• Contributing to development of internal enforcement policies and procedures;
• Handling certain administrative and personnel matters for direct reports.
This position is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a growing office working on the next generation of labor laws. The ideal candidate has significant experience in issues affecting low-wage workers and enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, working with both attorneys and non-attorneys, and tackling unique legal and policy questions creatively.
To apply for this position, please submit your application exclusively through the Jobs NYC website. Only applications submitted via the Jobs NYC platform will be considered for review. The Job ID is located at the bottom of the page.
Preferred Skills
• Five or more years of litigation experience, preferably employment law experience
• Experience with supervision and management of attorneys and legal support staff
• Experience with fact investigation, managing discovery, and/or negotiating complex settlements
• Experience with mediation and other alternative dispute resolution frameworks
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to contribute to strategic project planning and to support high-performing, diverse work teams.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including experience with public speaking.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues into plain language.
• The capacity to mentor and provide wide-ranging guidance to entry-level attorneys
• The ability to establish rapport and interact effectively and respectfully with multi-functional teams comprised of attorney and non-attorney staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in a language other than English.

A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application. In your cover letter, please include the following:
• Civil service title you currently hold or whether you have taken any civil service exams (if applicable).
• The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage 55-a candidates to apply. If eligible, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Job ID: 715120

Location: New York, New York
Posted On: June 4, 2025 at 3:55 pm