Description:

The Department of the Government of New York City seeks a detail-oriented and organized attorney with some regulatory and compliance experience to assist with a mix of assignments involving the receipt and use of federal and state grant funding in order to facilitate transportation project planning, design and construction implementation. The successful candidate will draft and review federal, state, and city legislation and regulations; draft agency compliance procedures; conduct legal research; and prepare legal memoranda. The successful candidate will have an ability to analyze complex legislation and regulations pertaining to multiple federal agencies (including FHWA, FTA, FEMA, and HUD), handle a high volume of matters, and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills, both oral and written are required, as well as the ability to prioritize projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
  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.

Preferred Skills:
Preference given to candidates possessing at least one year of legal experience, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law.