FOIL & Public Records Attorney — Counsel

New York City Police Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Police Department's Legal Bureau guides the department on legal matters, including FOIL requests and litigation. The Agency Attorney II role focuses on analyzing FOIL requests, obtaining and redacting records, and coordinating with executives on high-profile disclosures.

Located at 375 Pearl Street, the position requires NYS Bar admission, legal experience, and the ability to manage a complex workload while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Admission to the NYS Bar and in good standing.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after admission to a state bar, or six months as Agency Attorney Intern (30086).
• Incumbents must remain Members of the NYS Bar for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and intake FOIL requests from the public, including law firms, media outlets, research students, advocacy groups, and others.
• Retrieve records from Department databases and NYPD commands; examine and redact as required.
• Act as liaison with executives regarding significant or newsworthy requests.
• Represent the Department in special proceedings in NYS Supreme Court seeking disclosure of records exempt from disclosure under FOIL.
• Assist in supervising the unit and in emergencies; review work of the Unit.

Skills

Legal experience

FOIL familiarity

Strong communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

The New York City Police Department's Legal Bureau guides the department on legal matters, including FOIL requests and litigation. The Agency Attorney II role focuses on analyzing FOIL requests, obtaining and redacting records, and coordinating with executives on high-profile disclosures.

Located at 375 Pearl Street, the position requires NYS Bar admission, legal experience, and the ability to manage a complex workload while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.