Legal Affairs
Assistant General Counsel
$73,476 – $112,172 / yr
Posted until November 11, 2026 · posted September 12, 2026
≈ $35.33/hr equivalent · $2,826 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $18.33/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Requirements
Other requirements
Exam
No exam for this title
Where
55 Water St NY NY
Openings
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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 New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) 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 seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented attorney with some regulatory, litigation and contract experience to assist with a mix of assignments involving major DOT initiatives and programs. Under general supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, the successful candidate will investigate and respond to EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, requiring knowledge of Title VII claims and Citywide EEO policies; reviewing merits of a case through document review, employee interviews, and submitting responses to various administrative agencies such as CCHR, SDHR, or EEOC; managing a caseload of state and federal court complaints, overseeing document production in response to discovery requests, and participating in court mediations and settlements when needed. The attorney may also work on projects related to accessibility issues, including the Pedestrian Ramp Program and advise DOT project teams on best practices to remove barriers to accessibility in the services and programs DOT implements. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: draft and review legislation and rules; draft and review various types of agreements; research and policy reviews; and assist in other legal assignments arising out of the Agency operations. The successful candidate will have an ability to handle a high volume of matters and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills are required, as well as the ability to prioritize projects.
Preferred skills
Preference will be given to candidate with familiarity with ADA, Rehabilitation Act, Title VII, and City regulatory framework.
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# 794765. All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 794765. 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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