Counsel

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Investigation seeks a Counsel for its General Counsel Unit to support legal services and guidance to executive staff and investigative squads. Responsibilities include responding to subpoenas and litigation, handling FOIL requests, drafting memos, and supervising special projects with procurement and contracting support.

The successful candidate will undergo a background investigation, and must hold a JD and New York Bar admission, with excellent written and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school and New York State Bar admission.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highest professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to subpoenas and litigation requests for the agency.
• Assist with FOIL responses and information requests from prosecutors.
• Draft legal memos and edit investigative reports for DOI investigations.
• Interact with City agencies on legal matters and support procurement/ contracting.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Professional ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and New York State Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

The New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.
DOI's General Counsel unit provides legal services and guidance to executive staff and to DOI's investigative squads, supporting and strengthening the agency's legal foundation and mission through legal analysis, research and writing, and advice in connection with DOI's investigative and operational functions.
The General Counsel Unit seeks a dynamic and thoughtful attorney to serve as Counsel.
The Counsel will assist with various aspects of the General Counsel Unit’s work, and responsibilities may include responding to subpoena and litigation requests; assisting with the agency’s responses to requests under the New York State Freedom of Information Law; responding to information requests from prosecutors; supporting agency investigations; conducting legal research, drafting legal memos, and writing/editing investigative reports; interacting with City agencies with respect to DOI legal matters; supporting agency procurement and contracting; and managing additional special projects.
If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
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Qualifications

1. Graduate from an accredited law school and New York State Bar admission.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. Highest professional and ethical standards.

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.