Prosecuting Attorney, Level 2

Job Description The New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) oversees a transportation ecosystem that moves nearly one million riders each day – the equivalent of the entire Boston transit system. TLC is the agency responsible for regulating New York City’s taxicab and for‑hire vehicle industry. With approximately 180,000 licensed drivers, 1,000 businesses, 115,000 vehicles, and the iconic yellow taxi at the heart of our city’s identity, TLC is entering a new era of dignity, accountability, and collaboration across the for‑hire vehicle sector. The Prosecution Division investigates and prosecutes all summonses issued by TLC, which amount to over 100,000 summonses each year. Responsibilities Liaise with the Port Authority and appear on all summonses issued in connection with Port Authority’s airport enforcement of regulations prohibiting impermissible solicitation in accordance with Sections 19‑506 or 19‑507 of the New York City Administrative Code. Prepare all case files associated with summonses issued by the Port Authority Police and prepare officer testimony when necessary, as well as all complaints made by Airport Dispatchers. Assist in supervising attorneys assigned to the Port Authority cases. Provide continuous training and guidance to officers regarding issuing summonses with sufficient narratives to establish rule violations, as well as prosecutor training. Assist the managing attorney in other TLC prosecution matters. Assist in the prosecution of TLC summonses at the OATH Hearings Division. Review and edit charging documents prepared by prosecuting attorneys. Oversee the preparation of evidence and witnesses for introduction at administrative hearings. Oversee the division’s processing and issuance of stipulations based upon individual and/or batch settlement requests. Conduct micro trainings as required. Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and either two or three of the following: 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 Intern (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. Salary New Hire Rate: $83,000 After two (2) years of city employment: $95,450 Work Location Long Island City, NY 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission