Legal Affairs
Prosecuting Attorney Interne
$72,510 to $83,388 a year
Posted until November 14, 2026 · posted September 15, 2026
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From ≈ $34.86 an hour · $2,789 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $17.86/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,779 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 11.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,313 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
Other requirements: read them on the posting
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
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The work
What the job is.
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Bilingual
“Bilingual proficiency preferred.”
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The TLC oversees a transportation ecosystem that moves nearly 1 million riders every single day the equivalent of the entire Boston transit system. TLC is the agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry.
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With approximately 180,000 licensed drivers, 1,000 businesses, 115,000 vehicles including and the iconic yellow taxi at the heart of our city’s identity, TLC is entering a new era of dignity, accountability, and collaboration across the for hire vehicle sector.
TLC continues to be on the front lines of a rapidly changing mobility landscape and our innovative efforts--whether requiring minimum pay for app drivers, ensuring wheelchair accessible service, making our licensed fleet more environmentally sustainable, working to eliminate traffic fatalities, or preventing discriminatory service--often serve as a model for other cities.
In this New Era for TLC, the agency is guided by three core priorities:
- Driver and Passenger Dignity ensuring every interaction reflects respect and fairness
- Corporate Accountability holding regulated entities to consistent, transparent standards
- A Transportation System that Works Together equitable, modern, and accessible
Job Description: The Prosecution Division investigates and prosecutes violations of the New York City Administrative Code and TLC Rules arising from administrative, field, and consumer-initiated complaints.
Attorneys handle a diverse and challenging caseload involving reckless driving, unlicensed operation, illegal street hails, harassment, leaving the scene of an accident, fraud, consumer protection, and other matters affecting public safety.
This position offers an outstanding opportunity for attorneys particularly those beginning their litigation careers to develop substantial courtroom advocacy experience from the outset.
Prosecuting Attorneys manage their own caseloads, regularly appear before Administrative Law Judges at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), examine witnesses, introduce evidence, negotiate settlements, draft legal pleadings and appeals, and make independent prosecutorial recommendations under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
Through rotations in Consumer Intake, Settlements, Hearings, Appeals, and specialized enforcement assignments, attorneys gain broad, practical litigation experience and develop the advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skills that serve as a strong foundation for a successful legal career.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, assist in the management of caseloads for agency administrative hearings including preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials; review and evaluate cases to effectively negotiate plea and settlement agreements with respondents and legal representatives; interview consumer complainants to obtain details and to determine appropriate charging violations and settlement offers; review dispositions for summonses dismissed at OATH; draft appeals, legal memos, and advisory opinions; make determinations based on legal research; and provide legal support as needed.
Note: New Hire Rate: $72,510 After two (2) years of city employment: $83,388
- Location
- Long Island City, NY
To Apply: Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 800433 or click the "Apply" button below.
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW.
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL.
Skills they'd like
Interested candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize, manage time, and engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
All the skills they list
Although not required, the successful applicant will likely have one or more of the following academic or professional experiences: litigation, and/or customer relations. Bilingual proficiency preferred.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
How to apply, from the posting
Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 800433 or click the "Apply" button below.
SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW.
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL.
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Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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