Agency Attorney, Level II

Internal Revenue Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law career opportunity with the Internal Revenue Service as an Agency Attorney in New York City. This role involves comprehensive legal analyses, effective communication with law enforcement, and promoting justice through targeted interventions. Candidates must possess a valid New York State Bar admission and relevant legal experience, making it an impactful position within the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, including spouse and children

Union benefits - dental and vision coverage

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Pension and optional savings programs

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory legal experience in the U.S. post-bar admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.
• Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess candidates in the Early Intervention Program.
• Conduct reviews of paperwork, police documents, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with the ordered interventions and contribute to quarterly reports.

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

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 NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair 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 the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

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

The Agency Attorney will be 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. Will also be 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.


WORK LOCATION:
375 Pearl St., New York, NY 10038

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


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

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.