Special Education Attorney

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. JOB DESCRIPTION:  OATH is seeking to hire two (2) attorneys to serve as a Special Education Attorney to conduct legal research and writing, settlement conferences, case records and appellate review, and case administration in support of special education impartial due process hearings for students with disabilities, 3-21 years of age, arising under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and/or pursuant to Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 504).  The IDEA has established due process procedures for use when a parent and a school district disagree about the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for a student with a disability. Under Section 504 a due process complaint may be filed by a parent or guardian of a qualified student with a disability on any matter relating to the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of such student. Such disagreements and/or claims may be resolved through an impartial hearing, a formal method in which the parties present and refute evidence before a hearing officer.  The Special Education Attorney will be instrumental in supporting the OATH Special Education Hearings Division in its mission of providing fair and efficient adjudication of special education cases. This role calls for a candidate with applicable legal experience, settlement negotiation experience, and strong knowledge of the special education impartial hearing landscape.   Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  â¢	Conducting settlement conferences efficiently and effectively, by remote means and in person, between parents and the New York City Department of Education to arrive at mutually beneficial agreements â¢	Conducting legal research and writing draft decisions for review by Special Education Hearing Officers â¢	Providing case management support by organizing, reviewing, and classifying cases     â¢	Conducting case records and appellate review â¢	Performing special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations â¢	Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness in handling assigned matters promptly â¢	Assisting in the preparation and coordination of notices, manuals, and digests â¢	Working collaboratively with Special education Hearing Officers, administrative staff, and tribunal leadership  Work Location: NYC-All Boroughs

Non-Competitive-5

95005

Staff Attorney

AGENCY ATTORNEY

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. Job Description The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with a track record of effective management who is ambitious, energetic and enjoys the growth opportunities afforded by ECBâs ongoing commitment to positive institutional change, technological enhancement, and maximizing the publicâs access to justice.  Most importantly, the Deputy Manager must be adept at analyzing, streamlining and, when necessary, modifying existing procedures and processes to achieve institutional efficiency, accountability, and professionalism.  Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: â¢	Assisting in directing the legal operation of the office including, but not limited to, ensuring the quality and consistency of all legal decisions rendered by the office, coordinating daily assignments of Hearing Officers and, and performing legal review and other administrative duties. â¢	Adjudicating all types of administrative hearings (as necessary). â¢	Maintaining procedures to ensure that cases are heard and decisions rendered in a timely manner. â¢	Maintaining procedures, including databases or other systems, to effectively manage productivity, timeliness, and staffing needs.    â¢	Handling special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations.  â¢	Knowledgably and accurately conveying agency policy to the public.  â¢	Ensuring cooperative interaction between the officeâs administrative and legal personnel.  â¢	Act as legal advisor to officeâs administrative personnel and cooperatively interact with officeâs administrative personnel.   Work location: NYC - All Boroughs  Agency Attorney: Title Level III

30087

Appeals Officer

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. JOB DESCRIPTION:  The OATH Appeals Division seeks an experienced attorney to serve as a full-time Appeals Officer.  The Appeals Division reviews appeal requests and drafts appeal decisions relating to administrative hearings in which persons or businesses contest charges that they have violated City laws that protect health, safety, and a clean environment.  Appeals may involve complex cases, large amounts of money, significant precedents, novel and complicated determinations of law and fact, and significant legal and policy implications for the City.  Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:  â¢	Reviewing requests to appeal, hearing records, and answers, and performing legal research in order to draft timely issued decisions on appeals from Hearings Division hearing determinations. â¢	Reviewing appeal decisions and critiquing plans for appeal decisions drafted by per diem attorneys. â¢	Timely entering and updating data in case management databases and systems.  â¢	Preparing letters and memoranda relating to the appeals process as needed. â¢	Reviewing and critiquing plans and drafts prepared by interns and graduate fellows. â¢	Assisting in the operation of the Appeals Division as well as in special projects as assigned.  HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD.

Special Officer

SPECIAL OFFICER

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. JOB DESCRIPTION:  OATH is seeking an ambitious, energetic, and experienced individual who embrace positive institutional change and fostering professionalism to serve as Special Officer.  Under the supervision of OATHâs Security Manager, the Special Officer provides physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order in accordance with agency orders and procedures. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:  â¢	 Patrols designated areas of assigned locations to maintain order, preserve the peace and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft. â¢	 Gives routine information to visitors and directs them to the proper individuals, etc.;  â¢	 Prepare and write incident reports, maintain daily logs and documents safety hazards and conditions. â¢	Screens employees and visitors, operates and monitors security equipment. â¢	Ensuring health and safety protocols are met by members of the public. â¢	Discourages and ejects disorderly persons and when appropriate, arrests violators on premise. Transports, escorts and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to the arrest.  Special Note:  Only candidates who are currently serving as a permanent Special Officer with the City of New York are eligible to apply.   Work Location: NYC - All Boroughs

Competitive-1

70810

Procedural Justice Coordinator

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.  JOB DESCRIPTION: The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. OATH is an independent, central administrative law court with two divisions: The OATH Trials Division and The OATH Hearings Division. The OATH Trials Division adjudicates a wide range of complex matters referred by City agencies. Its case load includes employee discipline, retention of seized vehicles, license, and regulatory enforcement. OATH Trials are conducted by Administrative Law Judges. OATHâs Hearings Division conducts hearings on summonses including health, safety and quality of life matters that are filed by more than 20 different City agencies. OATH Hearings are conducted by Hearing Officers. In order to ensure that unrepresented respondents appearing at OATH receive equitable and fair treatment, with the view of achieving Procedural Justice (âFairness and transparency of the processes by which decisions are madeâ), OATH created the Office of the Ombudsperson/Pro Se Clerk headed by the Ombudsperson/Pro Se Clerk, which is responsible for: (1) Establishing and managing Help Center(s) at all OATH locations to ensure that all unrepresented respondents appearing at OATH understand the adjudication process, procedural rules, legal concepts and provide legal information (but not legal advice nor representation), case information as well as other information and assistance to those respondents appearing at OATH as needed on a case by case basis; (2) Investigating, addressing and resolving complaints from unrepresented respondents who have appeared and will appear before OATH as well as recommend solutions to prevent similar problems in the future; identify systemic issues and make recommendations to improve practices and procedures; and, act as an impartial intermediary between any unrepresented respondent, OATH and any enforcement agency; (3) coordination of Pro Bono legal representation programs at OATH. Under the direction of the Ombudsperson/Pro Se Clerk, OATH seeks to hire two (2) full time Procedural Justice Coordinators that will plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and otherwise assist the Ombudsperson/Pro Se Clerk in performing the above-mentioned tasks and goals at each OATH location depending upon the needs of the Office of the Ombudsperson/Pro Se Clerk and OATH.  Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: â¢	Significant contact with the general public to explain case procedures, assist in the preparation for hearings, filing of case materials, administer community service and resolve complaints. â¢	Evaluate and triage matters on a case-by-case basis to ensure smooth operation of Help Center(s), adjudications, and hearings. â¢	Identify policies and procedures that need improvement and make recommendations thereto. â¢	Provide technical assistance and training to staff in techniques of program implementation and management. â¢	Travel and work between the various hearing and office locations, during regular business hours. â¢	Assist the Ombudsperson/Pro Se Clerk in the management and supervision of Help Center(s), Procedural Justice matters, community service and Pro Bono programs.  HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD.

56058

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. Job Description The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with a track record of effective management who is ambitious, energetic and enjoys the growth opportunities afforded by ECBâs ongoing commitment to positive institutional change, technological enhancement, and maximizing the publicâs access to justice.  Most importantly, the Deputy Manager must be adept at analyzing, streamlining and, when necessary, modifying existing procedures and processes to achieve institutional efficiency, accountability, and professionalism.  Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: â¢	Assisting in directing the legal operation of the office including, but not limited to, ensuring the quality and consistency of all legal decisions rendered by the office, coordinating daily assignments of Hearing Officers and, and performing legal review and other administrative duties. â¢	Adjudicating all types of administrative hearings (as necessary). â¢	Maintaining procedures to ensure that cases are heard and decisions rendered in a timely manner. â¢	Maintaining procedures, including databases or other systems, to effectively manage productivity, timeliness, and staffing needs.    â¢	Handling special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations.  â¢	Knowledgably and accurately conveying agency policy to the public.  â¢	Ensuring cooperative interaction between the officeâs administrative and legal personnel.  â¢	Act as legal advisor to officeâs administrative personnel and cooperatively interact with officeâs administrative personnel.   HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD

Law Clerk

AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. JOB DESCRIPTION:  The OATH Appeals Division seeks an attorney to serve as a Law Clerk.  The Appeals Division reviews appeal requests and drafts appeal decisions relating to administrative hearings in which persons or businesses contest charges that they have violated City laws that protect health, safety, and a clean environment.  Appeals may involve complex cases, large amounts of money, significant precedents, novel and complicated determinations of law and fact, and significant legal and policy implications for the City.  Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, the Law Clerk will perform legal work, including the following:  â¢	Legal research related to statutory and regulatory issues, including review of OATH Hearings Division precedent and state and federal court caselaw; â¢	Writing draft appeal decisions on appeals from Hearings Division determinations for review by Appeals Attorneys; â¢	Participating in group meetings and discussions with other Law Clerks and Appeals Attorneys; â¢	Timely entering and updating data in case management databases and systems; â¢	Preparing letters and memoranda relating to the appeals process as needed; â¢	Assisting in the operation of the Appeals Division as well as in special projects as assigned.  HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD.

30086

Judicial Hearing Officer

HEARING OFFICER (PER SESSION)

ABOUT OATH: The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.  JOB DESCRIPTION: OATH is seeking attorneys to serve as Judicial Hearing Officers (JHOs) in its Hearings Division and Appeals Division.  JHOs are independent adjudicators who decide whether to sustain or dismiss civil summonses filed by NYC enforcement agencies against members of the public (individuals, businesses, etc.).  Each day, JHOs conduct multiple hearings, review evidence, assess legal arguments, and issue written decisions.   JHOs are responsible for maintaining procedures to ensure that cases are heard, and decisions rendered in a timely manner, while knowledgably and accurately conveying agency policy to the public.  The ideal candidate is an ambitious, energetic and experienced attorney who enjoys the growth opportunities afforded by OATHâs ongoing commitment to positive institutional change, technological enhancement, and maximizing the publicâs access to justice. JHOs must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively within tight deadlines.   JHOs are scheduled on the needs of the agency and may work up to 1,000 hours per year at the hourly rate noted above.  JHOs may maintain outside employment.  JHOs work off-site, using their own computer and telephone. If assigned to the Hearings Division, JHOs will be conducting hearings remotely by phone. If assigned to the Appeals Division, JHOs will be reviewing written appeal requests and writing appeal decisions.  NOTE: No incumbent shall work more than 17 hours per week in any two consecutive weeks, or more than 1,000 hours per year.   Work Location: Remote Only

95937

Branch Manager

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.  JOB DESCRIPTION:  OATHâs Clerkâs Office is seeking a PAA III to serve as Branch Manager in Manhattan. This person will interact with members of the community who find themselves at OATH and need information as to how to proceed with summonses they have received. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the intake, processing, and calendaring of cases, as well as:  â¢	Responding to community inquiries and concerns. â¢	Assisting in the supervision and training of the Deputy Branch Manager(s) and all support staff at the branch. â¢	Ensuring that all members of the community appearing at OATH in-person or remotely through telephone or email understand the adjudication process. â¢	Providing case or other information and assistance to members of the community appearing at OATH. â¢	Investigating and attempting to resolve complaints from the public appearing before OATH. â¢	Ensuring that cases are processed in a timely manner to minimize wait time for the public. â¢	Serving as the primary liaison between OATH and the community who seek to schedule a hearing, and/or pay a fine. â¢	Where possible, he/she/they will help to identify systemic issues and make recommendations to improve practices and procedures.  Special Note: Only candidates currently serving in a NYC agency as a permanent Principal Administrative Associate or who are currently reachable on the NYC civil service list should apply.   Work Location: 66 John St, New York, NY

10124

ABOUT OATH:  The City of New Yorkâs Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nationâs largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the Cityâs central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission.  OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers. JOB DESCRIPTION:  OATH is seeking an ambitious, energetic, and experienced individual who embrace positive institutional change and fostering professionalism to serve as Special Officer.  Under the supervision of OATHâs Security Manager, the Special Officer provides physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order in accordance with agency orders and procedures. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:  â¢	 Patrols designated areas of assigned locations to maintain order, preserve the peace and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft. â¢	 Gives routine information to visitors and directs them to the proper individuals, etc.;  â¢	 Prepare and write incident reports, maintain daily logs and documents safety hazards and conditions. â¢	Screens employees and visitors, operates and monitors security equipment. â¢	Ensuring health and safety protocols are met by members of the public. â¢	Discourages and ejects disorderly persons and when appropriate, arrests violators on premise. Transports, escorts and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to the arrest.  Special Note:  Only candidates who are currently serving as a permanent Special Officer with the City of New York are eligible to apply.

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