Agency Attorney, Level I

City of New York; All (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking an Agency Attorney to assist with operations within the New York Police Department. This role requires reviewing investigative files, preparing legal documents, and conducting thorough legal research. Candidates should be admitted to the NY State Bar and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid annual leave

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Flexible spending account

Union benefits

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory legal experience post-Bar admission required.
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal work in investigating and prosecuting misconduct.
• Prepare legal memoranda for Executive Staff review.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research based on investigative files.

Skills

Strong policy analysis

Cognitive reasoning

Investigative abilities

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

The mission of the New York 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 NYPD strives to foster a safe city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Department Advocate's Office seeks a qualified Agency Attorney, I to assist with operations.

Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, performs legal work involving investigation 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.


WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza, NY, NY 10038

WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document from 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.

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.

TO APPLY:

Please upload both a resume and cover letter.

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.

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.