DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is an exempt position is under the direct supervision of the Corporation Counsel. This position involves responsibility for assisting the Corporation Counsel in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands and legal instruments, preparing opinions, assisting in Civil Service disciplinary proceedings, real property transactions and performing a wide variety of other basic professional legal tasks. The incumbent must be capable of handling a small civil trial or code enforcement proceeding with some supervision. Direct supervision is received from the Corporation Counsel, and from time to time the Deputy Corporation Counsel or Second Deputy Corporation Counsel. Supervises Legal Assistants, Law Case Investigators and Law Clerks and may supervise the secretarial and clerical Staff. Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

➢ Drafts legal instruments, pleadings, and papers;

➢ Assists in preparing opinions;

➢ Prepares legal work involved in settling claims;

➢ Drafts local laws, and ordinances and resolutions;

➢ Assists in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of Workers Compensation cases;

➢ Assists in the legal work involved in tax lien foreclosure proceedings;

➢ Researches and prepares briefs;

➢ Assists in a wide variety of legal work as assigned;

➢ Conducts examinations before trial, and 50-H hearings and may appear in Court as required, including code enforcement, i.e., prosecution of violations of City Code in City Court.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

➢ Candidates must have a good knowledge of the principles and practices of common law and of state and federal laws pertaining to municipal activities;

➢ Basic knowledge of civil and criminal procedures and of the rules of evidence;

➢ Working knowledge of the principles and public administration;

➢ Skill in preparation and drafting of legal instruments, legislative bills, ordinances and resolutions, initiative;

➢ Honesty; tact and courtesy; good professional and administrative judgment; good oral and written communication skills;

➢ Neatness of appearance and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

➢ Graduation from a law school of recognized standing and possession of a license, at time of appointment to practice as an attorney and counselor in the court of the State of New York; PLUS, one (1) year of experience clerking or assisting in a law office OR one (1) year clerking experience during law school. OR

➢ Graduation from a law school of recognized standing and have registered to take the New York State or Uniform Bar Examination and may be hired as long as they can qualify for a student practice order until fully licensed. Candidates must be fully licensed within one (1) year from date of appointment to this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, NY 10550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• law office or clerking: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person