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Recruited by New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection 8 months ago
Address Manhattan, NY, United States
Legal Staff Associate Jobs
Company | New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection |
Address | Manhattan, NY, United States |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Government Administration |
Expires | 2023-09-25 |
Posted at | 8 months ago |
- Participate in small and long-term projects relating to investigations, prosecutions, and complex litigation.
- Draft general correspondence and legal documents to respondents, consumers and others.
- Perform other tasks and assignments as directed.
- Conduct interviews and testify at hearings.
- As directed, monitor and maintain database of specific incoming complaints and complaints results.
- Prepare written reports summarizing research and review of licensee records.
- Compile, maintain, and perform analysis of data for compliance, investigations, and agency requirements.
- Distribute complaints, as appropriate, to coordinating Attorney for drafting of summons.
- Respond to inquiries from businesses on compliance matters.
- Attend group project meetings and assist attorneys and/or supervisors in preparing and giving presentations for internal and external events.
- Conduct database, online, and published material research in connection with department investigations.
- Perform data entry, mail merges, copying, scanning, filing and other tasks to support attorney case work and other organizational efforts.
- Review and analyze business records, complaints, agency operational data, and other documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Access, Word; PowerPoint and SharePoint are pluses), Adobe Acrobat Professional software; work with PDF documents and files and as well as with a variety of online resources;
- Able to conduct database and online research of government and business records.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- At least one year of experience working with attorneys such as in a legal assistant, paralegal, project management, process improvement role preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment and maintain the flexibility to shift priorities quickly, effectively and with accuracy.
- Knowledge and understanding of litigation terminology and processes with the ability to read and understand legal rules and regulations.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to appropriately handle legal issues, highly sensitive documents, privileged and confidential information.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Paid time off for sick leave
- Paid time off for vacation and personal leave
- A generous holiday package of up to 13 days
- Medical insurance plans
- Employee assistance program
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Direct deposit
- Transit benefit programs
- Loan forgiveness
- New York City Municipal Credit Union savings program
- 529 college savings plan
- Flexible spending account programs
- New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 401(k) and 457 plan
- New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS) pension plan
- Please note only employees represented by a labor union may qualify for additional benefits provided by the union welfare fund.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supplemental hospital coverage
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Health club reimbursements
- Special pricing on event tickets through Barclay Center, Plum Benefits and Working Advantage
- Cell phones and plans
- Gym memberships
- And more!
- Apple and Dell products
- 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.
- Drug Screening: A drug screening may be required prior to being appointed.
- 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
- 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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