Job Description

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK FOR UP TO 2 DAYS PER WEEK, PURSUANT TO THE REMOTE WORK PILOT PROGRAM.

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov with the Job ID number and Position Name in the subject line.

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 be educated
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 Office of Labor Policy & Standards (“OLPS”) enforces the City’s worker protection laws, including the Paid
Safe and Sick Leave Law, Fair Workweek scheduling laws that protect fast food and retail workers, and Delivery
Worker Laws that protect app-based restaurant delivery workers. In OLPS’ large, citywide enforcement actions,
teams of attorneys, data scientists, and investigators work together to obtain compensation owed to workers and
improve employer compliance. Other programs include the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) program, which assists
freelance workers who have experienced wage theft and other violations, and our Paid Care Division, which focuses
on workplace issues specific to nannies, housecleaners, home health aides, and other paid care workers. More
information about our office is available at nyc.gov/workers.

DCWP is seeking an attorney with interest in issues affecting low-wage workers to enforce worker protections
under all OLPS laws. Responsibilities include:

• Litigate enforcement actions before the City's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings to obtain monetary relief for workers. This includes drafting pleadings and motions, interviewing witnesses, preparing witnesses to testify, developing damages calculations, handling settlement conferences and other appearances, and trying cases.
• Edit and draft Consent Orders and negotiate settlement terms with employers to resolve enforcement matters. 
• Perform legal research to support OLPS enforcement and policy work

This position is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a growing office working on the next generation of labor laws. The ideal candidate enjoys the challenge of a complex investigation, collaborating with diverse teams, working with both attorneys and non-attorneys, and tackling novel legal and procedural questions creatively.

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 not required for this position

Preferred Skills

• Commitment to social and economic justice and interest in addressing the challenges faced by low-wage workers.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to think and plan strategically and supporting high-performing, diverse work teams.
• The ability to establish rapport and interact effectively and respectfully with multi-functional teams comprised of attorney and non-attorney staff.
• Experience working in government, including litigation, legislative, and/or investigative experience.
• Experience representing or advocating for the labor and employment rights of workers.
• The ability to problem-solve creatively.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Fluency in a language other than English.

To Apply

For Non-City/External Candidates: Visit the External Applicant NYC Careers site and type “Consumer and Worker Protection” on the search line. Then locate the Job ID number.

For Current City Employees: Visit Employee Self Service (ESS) to view and click on Recruiting Activities, Careers, and search by Job ID number.

A RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS POSITION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES, E-MAILS, OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

*Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

*55-a Candidates: NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage 55-A candidates to apply to our positions in order to be given the opportunity.

**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.

***LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with DCWP qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

*Drug Screening: A drug screening may be required prior to being appointed.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations that enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by others. If you are contacted to attend an interview for one of our open vacancies and would like to request an accommodation for that date, please send an email to ReasonableAccommodationRequests@dcwp.nyc.gov.

If interested in being sent our job postings on a monthly basis, please email your resume at dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov. Make sure to include your personal contact information and the civil service title you are currently serving and civil service exams you have taken.

In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and the
following benefits:

Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid time off for vacation and personal leave
• Paid time off for sick leave
• A generous holiday package of up to 13 days

Health Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employee assistance program

Financial and Savings Benefits

• 529 college savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Flexible spending account programs
• New York City Municipal Credit Union savings program
• Transit benefit programs
• Loan forgiveness

Retirement and Pension Plans

• New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS) pension plan
• New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 401(k) and 457 plan

Additional Benefits for Union Members

• Disability insurance
• Health club reimbursements
• Life insurance
• Supplemental hospital coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Please note only employees represented by a labor union may qualify for additional benefits provided by the union
welfare fund.

Employee Discounts

• Apple and Dell products
• Cell phones and plans
• Gym memberships
• Special pricing on event tickets through Barclay Center, Plum Benefits and Working Advantage