Project Development Coordinator for Legal

Job Description

The Office of the General Counsel at NYC Parks is offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized individual to manage special projects. The successful candidate will be stationed at the Arsenal, NYC Parks’ Administrative Headquarters located in Central Park.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general direction, working as a Project Development Coordinator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, handle special projects for the General Counsel’s Office.
- Manage a portfolio of evidence preservation/litigation hold requests received by the General Counsel’s Office.
- Assist with tree damage restitution matters and claims.
- Process Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests.
- Work with General Counsel’s Chief of Staff to track the status of attorney assignments.
- Prepare status reports, briefing memoranda and other related documents for the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel’s Chief of Staff.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 787723.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period.

*Posting period extended to 08/14/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 774749 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

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.