Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law Unit, Office of General Counsel
Core
Agency attorney handling all phases of employee disciplinary processes, including investigations, charge preparation, prosecution at OATH, and conflict of interest advice for NYC Health Department non-managerial staff.
Role type
Mid-to-senior level government employment law attorney
Builds
Disciplinary resolutions, settlement agreements, and conflict of interest waivers
Domain
Public sector / Employment law / Administrative law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Employment law litigation, Administrative law, Conflict resolution, Mediation, ADR, Legal writing, Case management
Preferred skills
Health equity advocacy, Racial justice commitment, Emotional intelligence
Technologies
Case management databases, Video conferencing tools
Responsibilities
Investigate employee disciplinary matters, Draft disciplinary charges and settlement agreements, Prosecute cases at Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), Mediate disputes with staff and union representatives, Provide training on progressive discipline, Advise on conflicts of interest laws
