Legal Affairs
Agency Attorney 3
$92,525 – $136,593 / yr
Posted until October 27, 2026 · posted August 28, 2026
≈ $44.48/hr equivalent · $3,559 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $27.48/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Requirements
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Exam
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Where
55 Water St NY NY
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What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
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.
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The work
What the job is.
Read the full description from the posting
The DOT seeks experienced attorney to work in the Advocate’s Office. Under general supervision, with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, the Attorney will evaluate disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency; draft formal disciplinary charges; prepare and review required documents and reciprocal discovery including audio and video tape evidence; assist and or/ participate in disciplinary investigations with the Investigative Unit as necessary; represent the DOT during informal settlement negotiations; conduct informal conferences at OATH; prepare memoranda detailing evidence and recommended penalties; conduct prosecution of disciplinary proceedings pursuant to labor contracts and/or Civil Service Law §75 including internal DOT disciplinary proceedings, OATH trials, grievance proceedings and arbitrations, Civil Service Commission disciplinary appeals and related civil litigation; assist Investigative Staff in conducting disciplinary surveillances; review and evaluate evidence; conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda and briefs; investigate and prosecute fitness complaints pursuant to Civil Service Law §72. Will perform related duties as assigned.
Preferred skills
Candidate with 5 or more years of litigation experience is preferred; should have experience in handling disciplinary cases and excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
New York City Residency is not required for this position
How to apply, from the posting
All resumes are to be submitted electronically. Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID# 795490. All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 795490. If you do not have access to a personal computer: Please visit your local public library. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
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