Supervising Paralegal, Sustainability

3 weeks ago

New York, United States NYC Careers Full time

**Supervising Paralegal, Sustainability**:

- Apply**Supervising Paralegal, Sustainability**:

- Agency: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
- Posted on: 05/11/2024- Job type: Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS
- Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

Sust Policy & Legal Affairs
- Salary range: $64,137.00 - $91,215.00- Join the fight against climate change and take advantage of a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy at the New York City Department of Buildings. DOB has an essential role in implementing and enforcing New York City's ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city's largest buildings. In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical. DOB is committed to becoming the nation's premier municipal building organization, enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and making our city a safer and healthier place to live. Become a member of DO B's Bureau of Sustainability team and make a real difference.
- Under supervision of the Deputy Director and attorneys from Sustainability Legal Affairs, the Sustainability Paralegal Supervisor will supervise a team of paralegals, and work on enforcement cases and projects with Sustainability Bureau staff, as well as other units in the agency.
- Duties include but are not limited to:
- Performing all areas of case management, including initial and continuing document preparation, scheduling and sharing information between the parties and the Court, and managing a case tracking system.
- Preparing reports and related analyses on cases and/or enforcement processes.
- Supporting collection of penalties and fines assessed.
- Working with Sustainability Bureau staff to promote effective enforcement and compliance.
- Supervising an enforcement team of paralegals.
- Completing special projects and assignments.
- Any other duties as assigned.

Note: Only permanent Principal Administrative Associates, applicants who are reachable on the Principal Administrative Associate open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered
- To Apply:
- NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;

Preferred Skills- Must be able to work both independently and as a team member, and be highly organized. - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills. - Strong attention to detail is essential. - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Teams, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat Pro. - Experience with supervising and/or training other staff.- 55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-
- Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.- Additional InformationThe 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.

Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible cleric

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