Closing Date: 28th October, 2024
Description:
BIC is seeking a dynamic, experienced attorney to serve as an Agency Attorney in the Legal Unit. This person will conduct regulatory and background investigations, participate in criminal investigations as needed, make recommendations regarding regulatory determinations, draft commission decisions and directives, under direct supervision, provide a wide range of legal and policy advice and support to the agency, and conduct other legal work related to the agency's jurisdiction. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:- Conducting depositions and interviews;
- Drafting document requests and subpoenas;
- Researching and analyzing applicable law and formulating recommendations related to various policy issues
- Conducting settlement negotiations and hearings related to BIC enforcement;
- Working collaboratively with the Investigations Unit and/or Audit Unit to develop investigative strategies;
- Working collaboratively with other law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies to develop investigations and assist in related criminal proceedings; and
- Coordinating with the NYC Law Department on litigation matters involving the agency.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
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.
Preferred Skills:
The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Litigation experience, including witness examination skills, preferred - Excellent writing, legal research and analytical skills required - Self-motivated and - Attention to detail a must.
