H1: Chief Law Clerk Position at OATH in New York City
H2: Manage and Lead Legal Research Unit for Administrative Trials and Hearings
The Organization:
- Largest administrative tribunal in the nation
- Holds approximately 400,000 trials and hearings per year
- Adjudicates matters from nearly every city agency, board, and commission
- Houses Center for Creative Conflict Resolution and Administrative Judicial Institute
Job Title: Chief Law Clerk
Salary Range: $93, – $113,
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job Level: 04
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 100 Church St., .
Organization: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
Department: Trial Division
Job Description:
- Manage and lead legal research unit for OATH Trials Division
- Supervise team of Law Clerks, Fellows, and interns
- Receive and distribute legal research and writing assignments from Administrative Law Judges
- Review and ensure quality of written work product
- Supervise, train, and coach unit members
- Manage information and prepare written communication for law clerks and ALJs
- Contribute to unit's substantive work as needed
Responsibilities:
- Participate in group meetings and discussions with ALJs and Law Clerks, Fellows, and interns
- Edit and publish OATH Trial's monthly newsletter, Bench NOTES
- Act as liaison for Contract Dispute Resolution Board matters
- Oversee Loft Board case administration
- Handle special assignments and projects as needed
- Proofread and cite-check draft reports and recommendations and memorandum decisions
- Evaluate staff
- Communicate with other units and divisions of OATH
- Perform legal research and write legal memoranda and draft decisions
- Maintain confidentiality of information
- Coordinate and provide training to judges and law clerks
- Research OATH data and prepare spreadsheets
- Maintain and supervise electronic files and libraries
- Respond to requests for information regarding OATH records
Minimum Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- One year of satisfactory US legal experience OR six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne
- Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing
Preferred Skills:
- Three years of experience in a supervisory role
- Familiarity with administrative proceedings, judicial proceedings, court processes, and/or state or municipal government
- Demonstrated background in administrative law
- Excellent writing, legal research, and analytical skills
- Strong oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of legal and court case management software such as Law Manager is a plus
Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
- Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs
Residency Requirement:
- New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information:
- Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and providing a discrimination-free work environment
Apply:
- Job ID: 695172
- Title Code: 30087
- Civil Service Title: AGENCY ATTORNEY
- Title Classification: Non-Competitive-5
- Business Title: Chief Law Clerk
- Category: Legal Affairs
