Counsel, Office of Asylum Seeker Operations

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Title: Counsel, Office of Asylum Seeker Operations

Join the City of New York in its response to the influx of asylum seekers. The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is seeking a highly skilled Agency Attorney II to provide legal analysis and guidance to City staff and agencies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal analysis and guidance to City staff and agencies on asylum seeker-related matters.
  • Evaluate standards and guidelines related to audits and assist City agencies in establishing best audit practices.
  • Identify trends and common concerns across City agencies and develop responses to address them.
  • Communicate with City executives on significant risk areas, compliance issues, and other programmatic and legal concerns.
  • Lead and coordinate key projects to identify and assess risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide briefings to the Mayor and senior staff on critical issues and recommendations.
Requirements:
  • Admission to the New York State Bar.
  • One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
  • Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
What We Offer:

The City of New York offers a competitive salary range of $79,620 - $91,563 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Location: 22 Reade Street, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule: M-F, 9-5


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