AGENCY ATTORNEY III

Job Description

The NYCHA Law Department’s Legal Counsel Division provides legal advice to the agency in formulating and implementing policies and procedures and provides support to NYCHA departments by researching a host of legal issues affecting their operations. The Legal Counsel Division also analyzes and provides legal advice on federal, state, and local law and rules and regulations affecting the agency.

NYCHA has the largest Section 8 program in the U.S. This position involves the provision of legal advice to the agency regarding all aspects of the Section 8 program. Legal work includes agency-wide as well as Section 8-specific advice and counsel.

Responsibilities of the Agency Attorney III include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Analyze proposed and existing federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
2. Collaborate with other NYCHA departments in the preparation of policies, procedures, and notices affecting the agency’s operations.
3. Coordinate with NYCHA departments to implement the transition of certain public housing developments to the Section 8 program; legal focus includes relocations, Rental Assistance Demonstration Program, and other pertinent laws and regulations.
4. Provide legal advice in connection with implementation of Section 8 or Section 8-related pilot programs and other initiatives.
5. Legal research and writing.
6. Perform other related duties.

Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.

Note: This position may be eligible for a two-day per week work from home option.

Additional Information

1. Resume or cover letter must include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; and a copy of the candidate’s law school transcript.
2. Salary level depends upon qualifications and experience.
3. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
5. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

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.

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.