Administrative Enforcement Legal Intern

At the NYC Department of Buildings, we are responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency, and professionalism. As an Agency, we are committed to remaining a premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our city safer. As an employer, we are committed to improving our performance and developing procedures that are streamlined, understandable, and transparent.

About the Team

The Administrative Enforcement Unit (AEU) enforces compliance with NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code and Zoning Resolution through the prosecution and processing of Notices of Violation adjudicated before the NYC OATH Hearings Division. Primarily, the unit:

- Processes summonses or violations issued by DOB inspectors; includes entry into the system and processing the summons/violation to OATH.
- Prosecutes summonses/violations issued by inspectors at OATH/ECB tribunals across the five boroughs
- Appeals adverse decisions to the OATH/ECB Appeals Board and responds to appeals from those found in violation
- Processes and reviews Certificates of Correction for approval and assures legal compliance of all submissions
- Answers public inquiries related to violations
- Monitors compliance of violations against City-owned properties and provides guidance to City Agencies

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 5, 2025. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week.

Position Responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of Director and Deputy Director of AEU Legal Matters, the Administrative Enforcement Legal Intern will:
- Learn service of process and observe the electronic transfer of this information to OATH
- Learn what is required in an evidence package to be used for the prosecution of OATH summonses
- Observe OATH hearings and best practices of AEU Hearing Attorneys
- Learn the NYC rules related to the summons appeal process
- Work with AEU Attorneys to write appeals and responses
- Observe discussions regarding Article 78 petitions and settlements


Major/ Field of Study

- Applicant must be a second or third-year law student.

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

The 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.