The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry. TLC licenses and regulates over 130,000 vehicles and more than 175,000 drivers, making it the most active taxi and limousine regulatory agency in the United States. Aside from vehicles and drivers, TLC also regulates taxicab agents and for-hire vehicle bases, including popular app-based transportation services. The TLC plays a pivotal role in furthering public safety within New York City and is a lead agency in a citywide effort to reduce traffic-related injuries. One of the largest components of TLC’s operations is the enforcement of agency and administrative code regulations.

The Prosecution Division investigates and prosecutes all summonses issued by TLC which amounts to over 100,000 summonses each year. Under the supervision of the Associate Commissioner and Managing Attorney for the Prosecution Division, the Senior Supervising Attorney will oversee prosecuting attorneys and supervising attorneys assigned to the Settlements and Driver Protection Units. The Senior Supervising Attorney will provide instruction and feedback to prosecuting attorneys as needed; overseeing the division’s processing and issuance of stipulations based upon individual and batch settlement requests; and provide general guidance to monitor the performance of prosecuting attorneys assigned to the Settlements unit. The Senior Supervising Attorney will also oversee the DPU’s practices including, mediation or prosecution of illegal or fraudulent conduct affecting licensed drivers. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: managing the intake of complaints filed by TLC drivers; reviewing, editing, and issuing directives, summonses, and documents prepared by prosecuting attorneys; monitoring quality of complainant interviews and prosecutor performance; addressing matters escalated for further action or review; participating in outreach events concerning drivers’ rights; conducting settlement conferences; collaborating with state and local government bodies on joint investigations; and participating in regulatory review and recommendations regarding TLC rules impacting drivers.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (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.

Litigation experience and knowledge of administrative and regulatory law as utilized in administrative hearings; demonstrated operational leadership and strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience supervising attorneys in an executive, administrative or managerial capacity strongly preferred.

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Long Island City, NY

New York City Residency is not required for this position.