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The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Agency Attorney in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. Reporting directly to the Director of Enforcement, the successful candidate will : Serve as a member of the Legal Enforcement Unit, representing the agency in and / or monitor Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH / ECB) proceedings. Review OATH / ECB determinations and prepare and file appeals. Respond to public inquiries and correspondence. Assist in the development and / or implementation of legal enforcement policies and procedures. Serve as liaison with the New York City Law Department in connection with criminal court proceedings. Perform other agency legal work, including providing legal guidance to agency staff. Draft contracts and agreements. Serve as liaison to the New York City Law Department in connection with litigation. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner / Deputy General Counsel, Director of the General Law Unit or Director of Enforcement in connection with the Bureau of Legal Affairs.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

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

Excellent legal judgment and writing skills. Excellent communication and computer skills. Ability to work with and / or supervise non-legal staff.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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