Disciplinary Review Attorney

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Agency Attorney candidates to join their team in New York City. This role involves performing complex legal work, preparing significant cases, and reviewing agreements. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in criminal law and litigation, with the ability to manage a diverse and unpredictable workload. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the legal operations of a vital public service, ensuring justice and upholding the law in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about law and public service, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid annual leave

Pension plan

Flexible spending account

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have relevant legal experience.
• Experience in criminal law and litigation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal work on behalf of the Department.
• Prepare and present cases with significant legal implications.

Skills

Knowledge of New York State Penal Law

Legal experience in criminal law

Litigation experience

Ability to manage complex workloads

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 Police Commissioner's Office is seeking two Agency Attorney, Level III candidates who will assist with Department disciplinary operations. They will be responsible for:

1. Performing difficult and complex legal work on behalf of the Department;
2. Preparing and presenting complex cases involving significant legal implications for the Department and City;
3. Reviewing, revising, and approving agreements prepared by other attorneys and reviewing Administrative Law Judges' decisions.

Selected candidates will work with/for the Police Commissioner's discipline team.

WORK LOCATION:

1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday

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 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.

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:

1. Thorough knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Federal Law, the NYC Administrative Code, and Rules of the City of New York as it relates to firearms licensing.
2. Ability to manage a diverse complex, and at times unpredictable workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues.
3. 3-4 years of criminal law practice in New York State strongly preferred. Litigation experience is preferred.
4. Experience prosecuting/litigating misconduct, public integrity and corruption cases preferred.

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.