Description:
The Department of the Government of New York City provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.DOT oversees one of the most complex urban transportation networks in the world. DOT's staff manages an annual operating budget of $1.1 billion, along with 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalk, nearly 800 bridges and tunnels, including the iconic East River bridges, and the Staten Island Ferry. DOT staff also design bicycle facilities, bus lanes, and public plazas.
DOT seeks a highly organized attorney with contract law and litigation experience to assist with a mix of assignments in support of DOT's major initiatives, projects, and programs. The attorney will have extensive direct involvement with DOT's management teams as the DOT work moves from the planning stage through successful implementation. This will include involvement in emerging programs, like the e-bike buyback exchange, as well as large and complex procurements, such as multimillion dollar design and construction contracts, as well as other ancillary legal documents. The attorney will draft and review DOT's agreements and contracts to ensure legal compliance and sufficiency. The attorney will also provide legal support to the agency staff during contract administration by providing advice on applicable contract terms, options and risks. The attorney may represent the agency in contract claims throughout the City's alternative dispute process, in consultation and coordination with the City's Corporation Counsel. In addition, the attorney will review and provide guidance regarding land use matters and draft related documents, such as permits and licenses. The successful candidate will have an ability to handle a high volume of matters and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills, both oral and written are required, as well as the ability to prioritize projects.
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).
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.
Preferred Skills:
Candidates possessing one to five years of legal experience, concentrating on contract law, as well as relevant litigation experience strongly preferred.
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:
Candidates possessing one to five years of legal experience, concentrating on contract law, as well as relevant litigation experience strongly preferred.
