FOIL Records Access Counsel - Public Records Compliance

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Comptroller's Office, through the Office of General Counsel, seeks an Agency Attorney – FOIL Records Access Counsel to guide FOIL compliance and support record requests across divisions.

You will identify custodians, review requests, draft legal guidance, track deadlines, and report FOIL activity while collaborating with City agencies and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate disclosures.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after admission to any state bar.
• Six months of satisfactory service as Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, 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.

Responsibilities

• Work across entire Comptroller’s Office to identify custodians and collect records in response to FOIL requests; assess and gather responsive documentation
• Review FOIL requests and responses; accurate redaction of exempt information
• Perform legal research; draft well-reasoned legal guidance related to FOIL issues
• Proactively track and comply with statutory deadlines; maintain FOIL spreadsheet; highlight FOILs of interest for Press
• Prepare regular reports of FOIL request traffic
• Serve as advisor on technical needs of FOIL processes including evaluation of processing systems and advising on potential new technology to maintain best in class FOIL compliance
• Provide guidance and direction to FOIL liaisons for purposes of document collection; serve as principal advisor/analyst to senior level stakeholders on matters involving collection of records
• Perform other related duties as may be required

Job description

The New York City Comptroller's Office, through the Office of General Counsel, seeks an Agency Attorney – FOIL Records Access Counsel to guide FOIL compliance and support record requests across divisions.

You will identify custodians, review requests, draft legal guidance, track deadlines, and report FOIL activity while collaborating with City agencies and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate disclosures.