Agency Attorney, III

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Agency Attorney to provide legal guidance within the NYPD's Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters. You will draft and review city, state, and federal legislation, prepare personnel for hearings, and research legislative topics affecting public safety.

Based at 1 Police Plaza, the role emphasizes liaison with elected officials and oversight to ensure lawful policies and strategic legislative engagement. Residency is not required.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 1 year of U.S. legal experience after bar admission or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review proposed city, state and federal legislation.
• Prepare members for hearings before legislative bodies.
• Conduct legal research on legislative matters.

Skills

Legislation drafting

Legal research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters provides legal guidance to the Police Department and is responsible for advising all members of the Department on all legal matters affecting the Department, including major criminal and civil litigation and important legislative and judicial developments. The office monitors and facilitates the relationship between the Department and the rest of the criminal justice system and assists members of the service in interpreting and enforcing state, federal, and local laws; ensures that the policies and practices of the Department are lawful and fairly applied; and develops legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns.

The Legal Bureau's Legislative Affairs Unit is primarily responsible for all aspects of the NYPD's participation in the legislative process at the federal, state, and local levels. Attorneys in the Legislative Affairs Unit negotiate, draft and review proposed legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns, work closely with the Mayor's city, state, and federal legislative offices, and prepare members of the Department for hearings before legislative bodies.

Reporting to the Director, Legislative Affairs, the Agency Attorney III will:

• Draft and review proposed city, state and federal legislation.
• Prepare members of the service for hearings before legislative bodies.
• Conduct legal research on legislative matters of interest to the Department.
• Liaise with the Mayor's Office of Legislative Affairs and elected officials on a variety of local legislative issues.
• Issue guidance regarding enacted legislation to members of the service.

WORK LOCATION

1 Police Plaza, New York, NY

Hours/Shift

Business Hours

Additional Information

**This position will be located in the DCLM/Legal Bureau command**

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

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• 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

• Experience with legislative or policy work, including legislative review, analysis, or drafting. - Familiarity with the legislative process at the city, state, and/or federal level. - Excellent research and communication skills and the ability to successfully balance multiple assignments and projects under tight deadlines. - Ability to work as part of a team and to interact successfully with elected officials and other stakeholders.

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.

, $92,525.00 – $136,593.00