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Agency Attorney II – 717542

Looking for a: Staff Attorney
Practice Area:
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $83,000
Job Duration: 1-3 Months
Job Description:

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. **
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 General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve as a Staff Counsel in the License Review Unit, primarily focusing on licensing issues, including the investigation, enforcement, litigation, and counseling, surrounding the City’s tobacco laws and initiatives. This individual will work closely with the Agency’s Licensing and Enforcement divisions.
Reporting to the Associate General Counsel of the License Review Unit, the Staff Counsel will:
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Investigate and prosecute businesses engaged in illegal conduct;
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Review certain license applications;
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Identify issues or patterns of concern to propose for investigations;
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Oversee industry-wide regulatory compliance reports;
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Undertake legal research and draft memorandum on legal issues facing the agency;
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Draft general correspondence and legal documents;
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Draft charging documents such as Summonses and represent the Agency at hearings in New York City’s administrative tribunal;
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As needed, work with other attorneys to prepare for larger investigations that culminate in trials before the Trials Division of the administrative tribunal;
• Negotiate and draft settlement agreements;
• Develop and draft proposed agency rules;
• Review and edit Licensing and outreach materials; and
• Participate in agency outreach and trainings for business and public education.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for these functions, as well as for special projects and assignments related to
consumer or licensee issues or to DCWP’s operations. In addition, as part of these functions, the Staff Counsel is
responsible for careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate this work
Minimum Qualification 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.
PLEASE NOTE: New York City residency is 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.
Preferred Skills
• Litigation experience;
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and time management
skills;
• Proficient in conducting legal research and undertaking factual investigations, including reviewing
documents and conducting witness interviews and depositions;
• Demonstrated excellent legal research, writing skills and negotiation skills;
• Comfort with data-driven analysis and strategic planning;
• Able to effectively interact with multi-functional teams comprised of attorney and non-attorney staff;
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines;
• References that can confirm legal skills.
To Apply
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.
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.
Incomplete applications or those missing the required documents will not be considered.
Reasonable Accommodations
DCWP is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal
access to employment opportunities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please
contact us at [email protected].
Please note the following important application instructions:
• No phone calls, faxes, emails, or in-person inquiries will be accepted.
• Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not receive communication from
us, please consider your application as not being selected for this position.
• Drug Screening: Please be aware that a drug screening may be required prior to appointment. Candidates will
be notified if this is necessary as part of the pre-employment process.
Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
For any questions or concerns regarding your application, please email the recruitment team at
[email protected].

Location: New York, New York
Posted On: June 26, 2025 at 4:59 pm