AGENCY ATTORNEY, I

City of New York; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Pension

Paid holidays

Pre-tax savings (Deferred Compensation

IRA

Résumé du poste

The City of New York’s Department Advocate's Office, within the NYPD, seeks an Agency Attorney to perform legal work involving investigations and prosecution of misconduct by uniformed employees. Under supervision with some latitude for independent judgement, you will review investigative files and prepare memoranda for Executive staff. Hours are Monday–Friday 0900–1700.

Residency not required. The City offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension, paid leave, holidays, and

Qualifications

• Admission to NY State Bar is required.
• One year of legal experience after bar admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Interne.

Responsabilités

• Investigate and prosecute misconduct by uniformed NYPD members.
• Research and prepare legal memoranda for Executive staff.
• Present case files and recommendations to the Executive staff for final determination.

Connaissances

Policy and analytical skills

Excellent communication

Investigative abilities

Written communication

Time management

Evidence evaluation

Formation

Admission to NY State Bar

Description du poste

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Department Advocate's Office's mission is to ensure and maintain the integrity of the disciplinary process for all members of the New York City Police Department.

The Agency Attorney under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgement and unreviewed action and decision, performs legal work involving investigations and prosecution of misconduct by uniformed employees of the Police Department. These duties will often include research and preparation of legal memoranda after thoroughly reviewing investigative files. These memoranda are presented to the Executive staff of the Police Department for final determination and adjudication.

HOURS/SHIFT: Monday- Friday/ 0900 X 1700

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Candidates possessing strong policy and analytical skills
• Excellent cognitive reasoning and investigative abilities
• Thorough knowledge of legal strategies and methodologies
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet time sensitive assignments
• Experience in evaluating case investigations and determining strength of evidence is required

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.