Assistant Counsel

Located in Central Park, the Office of the General Counsel is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of practice areas. Attorneys at NYC Parks handle issues involving labor and employment, art and entertainment, first amendment, environmental, land use/real estate, contract negotiation and drafting, rule-making and litigation in city, state and federal forums. Major Responsibilities • Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, assist in negotiating, drafting and reviewing agreements on behalf of the Agency, including agreements for operation of the Agency’s concessions and the maintenance & operation of park properties and facilities. • Respond to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests. • Work with the New York City Law Department concerning ongoing litigation matters, including discovery, witness and trial preparation, and employee requests for legal representation. • Research and advise Agency staff on a variety of legal issues related to the use of Agency property, employment law, land use and relations with nonprofit partners. • Assist in the review and interpretation of existing laws, rules and regulations and in the preparation of new rules and regulations for the Agency. • Perform legal research and draft memoranda and correspondence for the General Counsel’s Office. Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan How to Apply: Go to [link available after sign-in] and search for Job ID# 798183. All applicants must apply via [link available after sign-in]. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. *Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee. [link available after sign-in] MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services ([link available after sign-in]) 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. 1. Experience or demonstrated interest in public service. 2. Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts. 3. Litigation experience. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and data management programs. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 6. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and implement large and ongoing projects. This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.