Agency Attorney, Level II

New York City Police Department; All (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Agency Attorney II to join their Police Action Litigation Section. In this role, you will develop best practices for e-discovery production and conduct document reviews using advanced software. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with legal matters that impact public safety and law enforcement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background, exceptional project management skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Join a team dedicated to fostering a safe and just community while advancing your legal career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Flexible spending account

Union benefits

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar with relevant legal experience.
• Project management skills are essential for handling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices for e-discovery production and aid in compliance.
• Conduct document review and production in response to legal requests.

Skills

Admission to the New York State Bar

Legal experience

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Familiarity with civil discovery

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Nuix Discover

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 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 are fairly applied; and develops legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns.

The NYPD's Police Action Litigation Section ("PALS") assists the NYC Law Department in the defense of litigation against the City, the Police Department, and individual members of the service, where such litigation arises from police enforcement action. Reporting to the Director, PALS, the Agency Attorney II will be assigned to the ESI Unit to:

1. Develop best practices for e-discovery production;
2. Aid in discovery compliance;
3. Conduct document review and production using Nuix Discover, a document analysis and review software platform, in response to both civil discovery and Freedom of Information Law requests.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza, NY, NY 10038

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 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.

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
Preferred skills include:
- Admission to the NYS Bar, and at least 3 years of relevant legal experience.
- Familiarity with civil discovery and the Freedom of Information Law.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize requests, meet deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent projects across a high-volume case-load.
- Ability to recognize or assess document and subject sensitivity and maintain confidentiality concerning same.
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Interest in collaborating to improve current workflows used by the ESI group to keep up with growth and changes to the law.

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.