Assistant General Counsel
- Pay
- $73,476 – $112,172 per year
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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.
From City of New York's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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