Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
Litigate high-impact consumer protection and regulatory enforcement cases on behalf of the City of New York.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an attorney to join its General Counsel Division doing cutting edge consumer protection work. This is an opportunity to work with the nation’s leading municipal consumer protection agency, working on affirmative consumer protection litigation and enforcement matters, holding businesses accountable and helping advance the City's affordability agenda.
As Staff Counsel, you will work on enforcement matters from identifying potential targets for enforcement, developing the investigation, and either litigation or negotiating a settlement to accomplish resolution. Staff Counsel will work with other attorneys as well as collaborate with investigators, inspectors, and agency leadership to develop cases and enforcement strategies. The work may include conducting investigations and engaging in discovery, taking depositions, negotiating settlements, appearing before the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and New York State courts, and trying cases on behalf of the City.
Why Join DCWP
What You’ll Do As Staff Counsel, you will work on one of six units of litigation and regulatory enforcement attorneys who have a diverse portfolio of matters.
You will become a subject matter expert in one or more industries the Department licenses and regulates, and will:
About DCWP The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipal enforcement agency, charged with delivering economic justice. We bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections for New Yorkers, such as the City’s Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws. Across New York City, DCWP levels the economic playing field by licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, and providing essential services including free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. This work ensures that New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live for all.
**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **
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.
What We’re Looking For We're seeking attorneys who enjoy litigation, solving complex legal problems, and using the law to make a tangible difference for New Yorkers.
Strong candidates will have:
Experience in consumer protection, administrative law, government enforcement, false advertising, or regulatory litigation is preferred but not required.
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Paid Time Off and Holidays
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
Litigate high-impact consumer protection and regulatory enforcement cases on behalf of the City of New York.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an attorney to join its General Counsel Division doing cutting edge consumer protection work. This is an opportunity to work with the nation’s leading municipal consumer protection agency, working on affirmative consumer protection litigation and enforcement matters, holding businesses accountable and helping advance the City's affordability agenda.
As Staff Counsel, you will work on enforcement matters from identifying potential targets for enforcement, developing the investigation, and either litigation or negotiating a settlement to accomplish resolution. Staff Counsel will work with other attorneys as well as collaborate with investigators, inspectors, and agency leadership to develop cases and enforcement strategies. The work may include conducting investigations and engaging in discovery, taking depositions, negotiating settlements, appearing before the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and New York State courts, and trying cases on behalf of the City.
Why Join DCWP
What You’ll Do As Staff Counsel, you will work on one of six units of litigation and regulatory enforcement attorneys who have a diverse portfolio of matters.
You will become a subject matter expert in one or more industries the Department licenses and regulates, and will:
About DCWP The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipal enforcement agency, charged with delivering economic justice. We bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections for New Yorkers, such as the City’s Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws. Across New York City, DCWP levels the economic playing field by licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, and providing essential services including free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. This work ensures that New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live for all.
**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **
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.
What We’re Looking For We're seeking attorneys who enjoy litigation, solving complex legal problems, and using the law to make a tangible difference for New Yorkers.
Strong candidates will have:
Experience in consumer protection, administrative law, government enforcement, false advertising, or regulatory litigation is preferred but not required.
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Paid Time Off and Holidays
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.