Agency Attorney II

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The New York City Police Department's Early Intervention Unit seeks an Agency Attorney II to perform legal analysis and advise on remedial actions for at-risk members. You will evaluate police documents, reports, and body-worn camera material to identify legal issues and recommend interventions.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ordered interventions and contributing data for quarterly reports, with collaboration to Health and Wellness and the Early Intervention Committee.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and assessing candidates in the Early Intervention Program who meet the threshold for inclusion.
• Conducting a comprehensive review of related paperwork, including police documents and body worn camera reports, and making recommendations for interventions.
• Reviewing cases involving suppression of evidence and court-ordered indemnification issues and providing analysis for possible inclusion in the Early Intervention Program.
• Ensure compliance with ordered interventions and provide data for quarterly reports.

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy review

Job description

Job Description

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 Early Intervention Program analyzes relevant events and information sources to identify members who may be at-risk for poor performance/adverse consequences. They confer with the member's commanding officer and relevant stakeholders and designs a remedial action plan to provide guidance and support, and enhance performance. The Early Intervention Program coordinates with the Health and Wellness Section to ensure a holistic approach to the member's well-being as well as coordinating with the Early Intervention Committee.

The Early Intervention Unit is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Agency Attorney II to perform the duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and assessing candidates in the Early Intervention Program who meet the threshold for inclusion
• Conducting a comprehensive review of related paperwork, including but not limited to police documents, relevant reports and body worn camera and making a recommendation as to appropriate interventions where necessary
• Reviewing cases involving suppression of evidence and refusal to indemnify as per court order, identifying legal issues and providing an analysis for possible inclusion in the Early Intervention Program.
• Ensure compliance with the ordered interventions and provide data for quarterly report.

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.

HOURS/SHIFT: 9x5, 10x6, Saturdays and Sundays RDOs

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

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.

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.