Deputy Chief, Labor and Employment Law

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Chief of its Labor and Employment Law Division, which represents the City in complex and challenging state and federal actions arising out of the City's role as an employer. Division attorneys handle a variety of matters including First Amendment retaliation; gender, race, age, and disability discrimination; civil service law issues; and wage and hour litigation. The Deputy Chief will assist the Chief in both the oversight of the work of the division in all practice areas and with the management of the division’s approximately 60 attorneys and 20 professional support. The Deputy Chief may also advise Mayoral agencies on labor and employment matters. The Deputy Chief will also be responsible for coordinating training of Division attorneys and support professionals as well as helping ensure that support professionals are effectively utilized in the Division workflow. Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have extensive experience litigating and providing counseling in labor and employment law, together with a history of successful supervision and management of attorneys and legal support professionals, excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills. 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 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. , $215,354.00 – $215,354.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York