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Special Education Hearing Officer

ADMIN TRIALS AND HEARINGS | Posted on: 01/15/2025
Full-time
Location: MANHATTAN
No exam required
Department: Hearing Division MA
$140,000.00 – $140,000.00

ABOUT OATH:
The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the City’s central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.

JOB DESCRIPTION
OATH is seeking to hire six attorneys to serve as special education hearing officers in the administration of special education impartial due process hearings for students with disabilities, 3-21 years of age, arising under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and/or pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504).
The IDEA has established due process procedures for use when a parent and a school district disagree about the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for a student with a disability. Under Section 504 a due process complaint may be filed by a parent or guardian of a qualified student with a disability on any matter relating to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of such student. Such disagreements and/or claims may be resolved through an impartial hearing, a formal method in which the parties present and refute evidence before a hearing officer.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
– Conducting hearings by remote means and in person, evaluating evidence, and maintaining administrative courtroom procedures.
– Conduct settlement conferences between parents and the New York City Department of Education.
– Issue written decisions.
– Conduct legal research regarding state and federal education laws, the IDEA, Section 504, and special education programs.
– Maintain a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness in handling assigned matters promptly.
– Handle special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations.

New York State Education Department impartial hearing officer training and additional training will be provided at no cost to the selected candidate after hiring.

OATH Special Education Hearing Officers are appointed for a term of four years, with potential for reappointment.

Please note: Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing and must attain NYSED impartial hearing officer certification promptly upon hiring and maintain such certification for the duration of this employment.

HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD.
Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred Skills

– Possess knowledge of, and the ability to understand, the provisions of federal and state law and regulations pertaining to IDEA and Section 504 and legal interpretations of such law and regulations by federal and state courts. – Possess knowledge of, and the ability to conduct hearings in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice and to render and write decisions in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice. – Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID: 698186 / Title code: 95005 / Civil service title: EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL / Title classification: Non-Competitive-5 / Business title: Special Education Hearing Officer
Manager / Job level: M1 / Number of positions: 9 / Work location: 66 John Street, New York, Ny /  Legal Affairs

(Posted January 16, 2025)

General Counsel

OFFICE OF RACIAL EQUITY | Posted on: 10/29/2024
Full-time
Location: MANHATTAN
No exam required
Department: Program Staff

$58,700.00 – $150,000.00

Job Description

The Agency You’ll Join:
The NYC Mayor’s Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City’s government. Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’ Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these values.

The Team You’ll Work With:
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice (MOERJ) was established in in October 2023 and serves as New York City government’s centralized equity office. Focusing on developing critical, equity-driven strategies across our diverse communities, MOERJ includes the Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), and the NYC Unity Project (UP) as well as multi-agency bodies like the Pay Equity Cabinet (PEC) and the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity (TRIE).

New York City voters passed three ballot measures in November 2022 to embed racial justice in the heart of City government. The Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice is hiring several new staff to develop and lead the successful implementation of these ballot measures and help realize a vision of racial equity in New York City.

Our staff develop innovative programs, policies, initiatives, and campaigns designed to measurably reduce disparities and promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEI&A). As a critical part of the mayor’s efforts to build a stronger and healthier city, we work across City agencies and external partners to effect meaningful change. Every staffer plays an integral role in our unrelenting commitment to equity.

The Problems You’ll Solve
The Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice seeks a senior legal executive to serve as the General Counsel to the City’s inaugural Chief Equity Officer. As a member of the executive leadership team, you will provide direction that enables the Adams administration to successfully implement the letter and spirit of the racial justice ballot measures approved by NYC voters.

Legal Guidance – You will oversee legal operations of the Office. You will provide the executive leadership team with confidential, considered legal advice, often after discussions with the city Law Department or the Counsel to the Mayor team. You will draw from your considerable experience providing counsel to high-stakes entities that are in the public eye. You will carry the responsibility to navigate the Office through potentially uncharted legal territory as it embarks to transform the City toward racial justice. You will ensure the Office abides by statutory guidelines newly set forth through racial justice amendments to the city charter, as well as any other existing or forthcoming relevant legislation. Moreover, you will oversee the typically broad legal duties of government counsel, including advising on transparency, ethics, records, contracting, personnel matters, and potential litigation.

Strategic Guidance – As a key member of the executive team, you will advise and help shape the Office’s strategies to advance equity through structural government reform. The racial justice charter amendments envision a shift in the way city government does business. MOERJ will work across all city agencies to effectuate change. As General Council you will work closely with the team leverage legal, policy, and other levers to help move these strategies towards implementation and institutionalize within government.

RESPONSIBILITIES
– Oversee the legal operations of a new Office, establishing practices and protocols.
– Respond to routine legal requests, working closely with the Law Department and Mayor’s Council on a regular basis.
– Navigate a new agency through potentially uncharted legal landscape to meet the high expectations of the racial justice amendments to the city charter.
– Provide legal guidance to the MOERJ policy team in responding to legislation, preparing testimony, public comments, and other related materials.
– Works across MOERJ’s offices to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
– Work collaboratively across the team to provide legal review and legal guidance on major work product of Office.
– Provide legal and strategic guidance to help the office institutionalize equity through structural government reform.
– Represent the Office in meetings with City leadership, agency partners, external partners, and other forums as required.

About You
– A minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience, including three (3) at the senior, managerial, or executive level.
– At least seven (7) years of legal experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory legal experience.
– Strong commitment to advancing equity through legal and structural reform.
– Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel to senior leaders, preferably in city government.
– Demonstrated experience finding the appropriate balance between minimizing legal risk and maximizing institutional effectiveness.
– Legal experience or demonstrated understanding of the structure of constitutive legal documents, such as city charters or state constitutions, to help navigate the powers and duties of a new office.
– Familiarity with local and state administrative laws are a strong plus, particularly in government structure, ethics, freedom of information, procurement, civil service, budgeting, record retention, state and federal preemption, and administrative law generally.
– Familiarity with relevant substantive law, such as in public health, public safety, business, immigration, infrastructure, human rights, etc. is also a plus.
– Other formal education that is relevant can be helpful, such as in public administration, business administration, public policy, public health, ethnic studies, political economy, etc.
– Big picture thinker who thrives in a startup environment, with strong interest in areas of legal novelty.
– Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.
– Demonstrated commitment, competency and strong familiarity with issues affecting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander communities in New York City, or other marginalized and historically excluded groups.
– Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice law in the state of New York.

Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $140,000-$150,000. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement:
The Office of the Mayor is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences that are reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a veteran with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

To Apply: Click the “Apply” or “I’m Interested” button to submit your application and please include your cover letter under the “Message to Hiring Manager” field.

Minimum Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred Skills

About You – A minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience, including three (3) at the senior, managerial, or executive level. – At least seven (7) years of legal experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory legal experience. – Strong commitment to advancing equity through legal and structural reform. – Demonstrated experience providing legal counsel to senior leaders, preferably in city government. – Demonstrated experience finding the appropriate balance between minimizing legal risk and maximizing institutional effectiveness. – Legal experience or demonstrated understanding of the structure of constitutive legal documents, such as city charters or state constitutions, to help navigate the powers and duties of a new office. – Familiarity with local and state administrative laws are a strong plus, particularly in government structure, ethics, freedom of information, procurement, civil service, budgeting, record retention, state and federal preemption, and administrative law generally. – Familiarity with relevant substantive law, such as in public health, public safety, business, immigration, infrastructure, human rights, etc. is also a plus. – Other formal education that is relevant can be helpful, such as in public administration, business administration, public policy, public health, ethnic studies, political economy, etc. – Big picture thinker who thrives in a startup environment, with strong interest in areas of legal novelty. – Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. – Demonstrated commitment, competency and strong familiarity with issues affecting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander communities in New York City, or other marginalized and historically excluded groups. – Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice law in the state of New York.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID: 608908
Title code: 95005
Civil service title: EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL
Title classification: Non-Competitive-5
Business title: General Counsel
Posted until: 12/31/2024

Executive
Job level: MY
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 253 Broadway New York Ny
Legal Affairs

(Posted December 8, 2024)

2025 Volunteer Summer Intern Program, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is now accepting applications from first-year law students for our 2025 Volunteer Summer Intern Program in both our Civil and our Criminal Division.  Summer interns are paired with one or two AUSAs to gain unparalleled hands-on litigation experience. Typical assignments include research and writing projects, participating in witness interviews, document analysis, assisting in preparing for depositions and oral arguments in court, and assisting with trials. The Office also hosts a variety of summer events, training sessions, and brown bag lunches to educate interns about government lawyering. Interns must commit to working full-time for 8-10 weeks over the summer. All internships are in-person.  Opportunities are generally located in our Manhattan Civil and Criminal Division offices with a limited number of opportunities available in the White Plains Office of our Criminal Division.

For these positions, our Office seeks high-achieving law students with a demonstrated interest in public service and a desire to support our agency’s important work.  Applicants should be interested in litigation, eager to learn, exercise good judgment, and possess good time management skills.  In addition, there are certain requirements for all interns.  Interns must be matriculating law students.  Interns must be U.S. Citizens; students with dual citizenship are eligible to apply.  Interns must have lived in the United States for at least 36 of the prior 60 months. Interns must complete a background questionnaire and obtain a DOJ security approval. Please note that, among other items included in the background check, illegal drug use during the prior twelve months makes it unlikely that a student could join as an intern.

The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. Applications will be reviewed, interviews will be conducted, and offers will be made on a rolling basis.

To apply, candidates should submit an application via e-mail to usanys.crimintern@usdoj.gov for the Criminal Division or to usanys.civintern@usdoj.gov for the Civil Division. You may apply to only one division. The subject line of your email should be “Summer Internship Applicant [Name], [Law School], [1L].” In the body of the message, please include your last name, first name, e-mail, phone number, name of your law school, year of law school, and the division of interest.  If you are interested in the White Plains office of our Criminal Division, please include that in your email as well.

Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF format:

  1. A one-page cover letter indicating the division to which you are applying. If you are applying to our criminal division and you would prefer to work in the Office’s White Plains location, please also indicate that in your cover letter.
  2. Your resume.
  3. A writing sample of no longer than five pages.
  4. Your law school transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable).  First-year law students may apply before they receive their law school grades and supplement their application when their grades become available.
  5. Voluntary Form regarding Race and National Origin Identification (PDF) – You are not required to fill out this form. Furnishing the requested information is entirely voluntary on your part and your failure to do so will have no effect on you or on your application.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment or selection of interns or externs on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Office encourages applications for internships and externships from students of diverse backgrounds.

(Posted December 3, 2024)

Vice President, General Counsel
NY, United States
Job Description
Please note: To be considered for this role, candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the job requisition link only and not reach out or submit their application through alternative means.
Overview: As a member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the President, the Vice President – General Counsel oversees and directs the day-to-day legal affairs of Juilliard, the leading conservatory for music, dance, and drama, including its college, preparatory, and extension divisions. The General Counsel provides ongoing hands-on legal advice and counsel to the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team on a wide array of institutional matters relating to the School’s artistic, academic, operational, administrative, and governance activities as well as strategic initiatives, including matters related to students, employees, donors, suppliers, and business partners. This individual will also partner with the CFO, the Audit Committee, and other senior officers to develop a proactive, robust system of risk management and compliance, and then assist those responsible for implementing and/or maintaining it. This individual will manage one or more Associate General Counsels as well as multiple outside counsel relationships. The School’s Title IX office reports to this role. The role is supported by an Executive Legal Admin.
The School: Founded in 1905, Juilliard is a world leader in performing arts education. The School’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, Juilliard offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, dance, and drama. Currently more than 800 artists from 43 states and 44 countries and regions are enrolled at Juilliard, where they appear in over 700 annual performances in the School’s five theaters. Beyond its New York campus, Juilliard is defining new directions in global performing arts education for a range of learners and enthusiasts through a global K-12 educational curricula and graduate studies at The Tianjin Juilliard School in China.
Experience: 15+ years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with specialized experience in the areas of higher education law / Title IX, contracts, negotiations, litigation, non-profit, intellectual property, licensing agreements, and human resources related matters. 5+ years’ experience as part of a senior leadership team. Appreciation of the performing arts is a significant plus.
Compensation: $375,000-$425,000 annually.
Location: New York, NY. This is not a remote role.
Relocation:  Yes. This is a national search.
JUILLIARD OVERVIEW
Founded in 1905, Juilliard is a world leader in performing arts education. The School’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens.
Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, Juilliard offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, dance, and drama. Currently more than 800 artists from 43 states and 44 countries and regions are enrolled at Juilliard, where they appear in over 700 annual performances in the School’s five theaters; at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully and David Geffen Halls and at Carnegie Hall; as well as other venues around New York City, the country, and the world. Beyond its New York campus, Juilliard is defining new directions in global performing arts education for a range of learners and enthusiasts through a global K-12 educational curricula and graduate studies at The Tianjin Juilliard School in China.
Juilliard has always exemplified artistic and intellectual excellence. Throughout its history, Juilliard has remained unswervingly attendant to faculty and student recruitment, and insistent on both artistic creativity and excellence. The School offers students the opportunity to perform at the highest level as they develop technical mastery and an understanding of the musical and cultural contexts of their respective art forms. The School is highly selective, admitting 7-8 percent of its applicants annually.
Nondiscrimination Policy:
The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.
(Posted November 25, 2024)

Workers’ Compensation Division, Assistant Corporation Counsel – Job ID 688618

Salary range:  $84,975-$113,300

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications for an attorney position in our Workers’ Compensation Division. The division represents the City of New York and related entities at administrative hearings before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Division attorneys manage and litigate matters involving City employees whose claims for benefits are pending before the Workers’ Compensation Board. They appear at hearings and trials before administrative law judges on a daily basis. They conduct investigations and legal research in preparation for hearings and evaluate the merits of claims. They regularly cross-examine fact witnesses as well as all types of medical experts. Cases involve a wide variety of medical conditions, from de minimus to life threatening. Legal issues cover a broad spectrum, including compensability and coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Law, timely claim filing, questions of causation, medical disability, need for treatment and entitlement to wage replacement. Attorneys research and write appeals to the Commissioners of the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Appellate Division.

Applicants must be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York or have passed the New York Bar and be in the process of becoming admitted. The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written advocacy skills, the ability to manage a large case load, and the ability to think and respond quickly.

This position is open until filled.

Please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ and search for Job ID 688618, or click the following link to apply to Job ID 688618: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/assistant-corporation-counsel-workers-compensation-in-brooklyn-jid-27828.

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

(Posted November 19, 2024)

Appeals Division, Assistant Corporation Counsel – Job ID 688764

Salary range:  $87,550-$154,500

The Law Department is seeking applicants for an Assistant Corporation Counsel position in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division handles appeals originating from nearly all of the Law Department’s litigating divisions and prepares amicus briefs in cases implicating the City’s interests. Our attorneys appear before federal and state appellate courts and are responsible for briefing and arguing appeals in an array of cases, from routine litigation arising out of the governance of a municipality with more than eight million residents to complex appeals involving cutting-edge legal questions and critical public policy issues. The breadth and depth of our docket affords our attorneys a unique perspective on how the City works and an opportunity to engage in top-notch appellate practice and contribute to legal developments impacting the City, while learning about City government and new areas of the law. Working independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, you will brief and argue a significant number of appeals every year.

Because our mission is to provide outstanding appellate advocacy on behalf of the City, we are looking for exceptional candidates committed to public service and capable of tackling this challenging work. Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills are required. You must also have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar, or be in the process of being admitted.

Prior appellate experience from practice or through an appellate clerkship is preferred but not required.

To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume as one document under “cover letter” and upload your writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under “resume”.

This position is open until filled.

Please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ and search for Job ID 688764, or click the following link to apply to Job ID 688764: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/assistant-corporation-counsel-appeals-in-manhattan-jid-27834.

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The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

(Posted November 19, 2024)

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 23459
POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT LAW CLERK JG: 23
LOCATION: SUPREME COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY – CIVIL TERM
BASE SALARY: $ 82,198 + $ 4,775 LOCATION PAY
CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school no more than three (3) years prior to appointment and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment. or Appointment within three (3) years of first admission to any bar in the United States. A strong work ethic, and excellent research and writing skills are essential for this position. Law review or law school journal experience is strongly preferred.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Assistant Law Clerks are appointed in the Civil Term by Justices of the Supreme Court, are assigned to Judges designated as Acting Supreme Court Justices for one or more full terms, or are appointed by Justices in the Appellate Divisions, Court of Appeals, and NYC Surrogate’s Courts.1 They research and analyze legal issues raised in complex civil term motions and are responsible for preparing memorandums, drafting orders, opinions and verifying citations. Assistant Law Clerks are appointed to a one year clerkship, renewable four times, and are personally appointed by the Justice for whom they work and serve at their pleasure.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Hon. Denise M. Dominguez, Supreme Court, New York County, Civil Term. Duties include, but are not limited to: research and analysis of complex legal issues, drafting orders, opinions, and correspondence, proofreading opinions, scheduling and conducting discovery, status, and settlement conferences and preparing jury charges and jury verdict forms.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit the following in PDF format by e-mail to ddomingu@nycourts.gov:(1) UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf); (2) cover letter; (3) resume; and (4) 2 writing samples. Candidates may also be required to complete a sample writing assignment.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: October 21, 2024 APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 23, 2024

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

(Posted November 8, 2024)

JOB TITLE:                   First Deputy General Counsel for Transactions

SALARY RANGE:       $225,000 to $245,000

HAY POINTS:              1868

DEPT/DIV:                   MTA Legal Department

SUPERVISOR:            MTA General Counsel

LOCATION:                 2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:    9:00 am – 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

*This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. *

SUMMARY:

The First Deputy General Counsel for Transactions (First Deputy Transactions) is a senior member of the consolidated MTA Legal Department reporting to the MTA General Counsel.  This is a new position that was created to facilitate the delivery of legal services by the MTA Legal Department following the consolidation of five legal departments that had previously existed at the MTA and MTA operating agencies.

The First Deputy Transactions provides legal counsel and direction regarding matters that pertain to or impact the operations and functions of the MTA, and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and the MTA Legal Department.

Working closely with and in support of the MTA General Counsel, the First Deputy Transactions is responsible for oversight of the operations of and delivery of legal services by the Condemnation Division, Environmental Division, Finance Division, Procurement and Contracts Division, Real Estate Development Division, Real Estate Transactions and Operations Division, and Special Projects Division, as led by the Deputy General Counsel who heads the division.

The First Deputy Transactions provides assistance, support, and guidance as needed to the Deputy General Counsels with direct responsibility for the operation of the seven transactional divisions to assure the efficient operations of the MTA Legal Department.

The First Deputy Transactions, together with the relevant Deputy General Counsel, is responsible for keeping the MTA General Counsel, MTA Agency General Counsels, and leaders from across the MTA advised about relevant activity in the First Deputy Transaction’s areas of oversight responsibility.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The First Deputy Transactions’ responsibilities include:

  • Providing legal counsel and direction regarding matters that pertain to or impact the operations and functions of the MTA, and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and the MTA Legal Department.
  • Working closely with and in support of the MTA General Counsel, providing oversight of the operations of and the delivery of legal services by the Condemnation, Environmental, Finance, Procurement and Contracts, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions and Operations, and Special Projects Divisions, as led by the Deputy General Counsel who heads the division. The oversight responsibility includes providing strategic input on high impact matters.  This includes the legal services, among others, that are delivered by the following Divisions.
    • Condemnation, which oversees all phases of MTA’s eminent domain activity (including drafting documents, holding hearings, negotiating property acquisitions, selection and oversight of appraisers and experts, and representing MTA in all phases of related litigation) and provides legal counsel on all matters related to condemnation (including regulations regarding federally funded projects, property acquisition and delivery, and valuation strategy.)
    • Environmental, which handles full range of environment law matters, including counseling, compliance, permitting, impact analysis and reviews, historic preservation regulation, drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in real estate and commercial transactions, and representing the MTA and its operating agencies in federal, state, and local administrative and court proceedings.
    • Finance, which provides legal counsel and manages legal matters relating to the MTA’s debt financings, debt portfolio management, securities law obligations, state contributions to MTA capital plans, federal loan financings, tax-advantaged asset leases, public private partnership (P3), accounting related reporting, derivatives, and insurance related securities transactions.
    • Procurement and Contracts, which provides legal counsel and support to the MTA and its operating agencies regarding non-construction procurement and contract matters (including procurement strategy, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating procurements, and cyber security issues) and advises on, negotiates, and drafts scopes of work, requests for proposals, and contract terms and conditions, including rolling stock contracts.
    • Real Estate Development, which provides legal counsel and support to the MTA and its operating agencies regarding real estate development related matters (including transfers of development rights, infrastructure and facility expansions, property sales, ground leases, construction access licenses, and easements) and represents the MTA in real estate development matters and transit improvements (including reviewing, negotiating, and drafting development related contracts and documents.)
    • Real Estate Transactions and Operations, which provides legal counsel and support to MTA and its operating agencies regarding MTA’s real estate property and facilities, including its lease portfolio, and complex real estate related negotiations (including matters related to tenant management, landlord-tenant enforcement, property interest acquisitions and dispositions, and real estate operational needs) and negotiates and drafts real estate related documents (including leases, licenses, easement agreements, and interagency agreements and memoranda of understanding.)
    • Special Projects, which provides legal counsel and support to MTA and its operating agencies regarding complex matters and transactions (including mega developments and overbuilds, transportation projects, construction contracts, real estate agreements, utility licenses, special event agreements, intellectual property agreements, data sharing agreements, revenue and payment agreements, indemnification agreements, and confidentiality agreements), negotiates and drafts related agreements, and handles related disputes, claims, audits, and litigation.
  • Providing assistance, support, and guidance as needed to the Deputy General Counsels with direct responsibility for the operation of the seven transactional divisions to assure the efficient operations of the MTA Legal Department.
  • Together with the relevant Deputy General Counsel, keeping the MTA General Counsel, MTA Agency General Counsels, and leaders from across the MTA advised about activity in the First Deputy Transactions’ areas of oversight responsibility, including the status of projects, requests for legal review, legislative and regulatory developments, and other matters, and assisting in prioritizing the timely handling of demand for legal services.
  • Participating in and supporting the development and implementation of special policy and program initiatives to address high level issues in the MTA Legal Department and across the MTA.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and providing legal guidance, support, and coordination as needed for legislative proposals, responses to internal and external audits and investigations, financial reports, and MTA board and committee functions such as staff summaries.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong leadership and management skills, with a record of leading a team of legal professionals and communicating with and advising an organization’s senior management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization and external parties, including high-level government officials.
  • Significant knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position.
  • Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and project management abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED 

  • JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York.
  • A minimum of twelve (12) years of legal experience, including supervisory and management responsibility.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience.
  • Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
  • Transportation sector experience.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”)

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

(Posted November 8, 2024)

JOB TITLE:                   First Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Administration

SALARY RANGE:       $225,000 to $245,000

HAY POINTS:              1868

DEPT/DIV:                MTA Legal Department

SUPERVISOR:          MTA General Counsel

 LOCATION:             2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK:    9:00 am – 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

*This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. *

SUMMARY:

The First Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Administration (First Deputy Litigation & Administration) is a senior member of the MTA Legal Department reporting to the MTA General Counsel. This is a new position that was created to facilitate the delivery of legal services by the MTA Legal Department following the consolidation of five legal departments that previously had existed at the MTA and MTA operating agencies.

The First Deputy Litigation & Administration provides legal counsel and direction regarding matters that pertain to or impact the operations and functions of the MTA, and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and the MTA Legal Department.

Working closely with and in support of the MTA General Counsel, the First Deputy Litigation & Administration is responsible for oversight of the operations of and delivery of legal services by the Commercial Litigation Division, eDiscovery and FOIL Division, Labor and Employment Division, Pension and Employee Benefits Division, General Law Division, and the Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB), as led by the Deputy General Counsel or Director who heads the division or bureau.

The First Deputy Litigation & Administration has oversight responsibility for the operations of the MTA Legal Department’s Administration Division, which provides and coordinates support services to the MTA Legal Department.

The First Deputy Litigation and Administration, together with the relevant Deputy General Counsel, is responsible for keeping the MTA General Counsel, MTA Agency General Counsels, and leaders from across the MTA advised about relevant activity in the First Deputy Litigation & Administration’s areas of oversight responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The First Deputy Litigation & Administration’s oversight responsibilities include:

  • Providing legal counsel and direction regarding matters that pertain to or impact the operations and functions of the MTA, and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and the MTA Legal Department.
  • Working closely with and in support of the MTA General Counsel, providing oversight of the operations of and delivery of legal services by the Commercial Litigation Division, eDiscovery and FOIL Division, Labor and Employment Division, Pension and Employee Benefits Division, General Law Division, and TAB, as led by the Deputy General Counsel or Director who heads the division or bureau. The oversight responsibility includes providing strategic input on high impact matters. This includes the legal services, among others, that are delivered or supervised by the following Divisions and Bureau:
    • Commercial Litigation, which represents the MTA in a wide range of non-Tort matters, including breach of contract claims, procurement-related matters, claims against the MTA Police, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related litigation, and FOIL litigation, and provides legal counsel on related and other matters.
    • E-discovery and FOIL, which responds to more than 4,000 FOIL requests annually and provides legal and technical e-discovery support.
    • Pension and Employee Benefits, which provides legal counsel to MTA management regarding state and federal law relating to the MTA’s pension plans, the participation of MTA employees in local and state pension plans, and employee benefits matters, and supervises related litigation.
    • Labor and Employment, which represents the MTA in labor and employment related litigation and administrative proceedings and provides legal counsel regarding labor and employment matters, including human resources policies and practices, wage and hour regulation, labor relations issues, Railroad Retirement Act and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act issues, and New York Civil Service Law matters.
    • General Law, which represents and advises the MTA regarding a wide range of matters, including ADA claims and litigation, compliance and audit issues involving federal and state regulators, agreements and issues involving other governmental entities (i.e., Amtrak, Connecticut Department of Transportation, and New Jersey Transit), toll-related matters (i.e., cashless tolling, congestion pricing zone tolling, E-ZPass, rates and rebates, legislation, as well as toll collection, enforcement, and judgment collection litigation), and MTA corporate governance issues.
    • Transit Adjudication Bureau, which exercises the powers and performs the duties contained in PAL 1209-a, including imposing civil penalties, issuing warnings, adopting rules and regulations, conducting hearings and appeals, enforcing judgments, accepting payments, and collecting fines, as well as implementing changing legislative requirements and MTA initiatives to combat fare evasion.
  • Providing assistance, support, and guidance as needed to the Deputy General Counsels and Executive Director with direct responsibility for the operation of the five litigating divisions and TAB to assure the efficient operations of the MTA Legal Department.
  • Together with the relevant Deputy General Counsel, keeping the MTA General Counsel, MTA Agency General Counsels, and leaders from across the MTA advised about activity in the First Deputy Litigation & Administration’s areas of oversight responsibility, including the status of litigation, legislative and regulatory developments, and other matters, and assisting in prioritizing the timely handling of demands for legal services.
  • Oversight of the MTA Legal Department’s Administration Division, which provides and coordinates support services to the MTA Legal Department, including vendor payments, claims processing, corporate records management, subpoena compliance, and departmental personnel management, technology support, budget reporting functions.
  • Participating in and supporting the development and implementation of special policy and program initiatives to address high level issues in the MTA Legal Department and across the MTA.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and providing legal guidance, support, and coordination as needed for legislative proposals, responses to internal and external audits and investigations, financial reports, and MTA board and committee functions such as staff summaries.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong leadership and management skills, with a record of leading a team of legal professionals and communicating with and advising an organization’s senior management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization and external parties, including high-level government officials.
  • Significant knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position.
  • Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and project management abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED 

  • JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York.
  • A minimum of twelve (12) years of legal experience, including supervisory and management responsibility.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience.
  • Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
  • Transportation sector experience.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”)

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

(Posted November 8, 2024)

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