General Counsel’s Office, ADA

Dany; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York County District Attorney's Office is seeking two attorneys to join the General Counsel's Office. The roles involve civil litigation, internal counsel duties, and advising staff on policy and risk management.

Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar and reside in New York. Experience in civil litigation or electronic discovery is a plus. The office emphasizes a two-year commitment and provides a dynamic in-house environment in New York County.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Office and its personnel as party and non-party litigants in depositions, document discovery, and motion practice in state and federal court.
• Advise executive staff and senior managers on office-wide policy, risk management, and compliance.
• Respond to FOIL requests and coordinate with the Appeals Division on related litigation.
• Engage in written and oral litigation in state and federal courts.
• Assist the criminal practice including asset forfeiture and related matters.

Job description

Opening for Assistant District Attorney, General Counsel's Office

The General Counsel's Office ("GCO") is seeking two attorneys to join their staff. The GCO acts as in-house counsel to DANY, providing advice on a variety of primarily civil issues and managing a docket of civil matters. The GCO also handles various internal matters, such as ethics, compliance, and conflicts of interest, as well as provides counsel to staff throughout DANY on a range of policy, case-related, and non-case-related issues.

Applicants for this position should expect to work in these and other practice areas handled by the GCO.

Responsibilities include the following, depending on experience:

• Represent the Office and its personnel as party and non-party litigants during depositions, document discovery, and motion practice in various state and federal court proceedings.
• Work closely with Corporation Counsel on civil actions where the Office has deferred legal representation to the Law Department.
• Advise executive staff and other senior managers on matters of office-wide policy, including policy creation, implementation, and risk management.
• Respond to FOIL requests and work with the Appeals Division on related litigation.
• Respond to civil subpoenas and requests for records and information made by other city, state, and federal agencies.
• Manage professional staff's work on document review and other assignments.
• Support DANY's criminal practice, including asset forfeiture, bail remission, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
• Advise on employee ethics and discipline and participate in disciplinary proceedings as required, including before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
• Engage in written and oral litigation in both state and federal courts in connection with all responsibilities described above.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to engage effectively and professionally with internal and outside parties, including all DANY staff, civil litigants, FOIL requestors, and other government agencies.
• Proficiency in time management, task and assignment prioritization, and utilization of professional staff to complete work efficiently.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral communication skills.
• Experience with civil litigation, electronic discovery tools, and any other practice areas referenced above is a plus but not required.
• No minimum experience required, but experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements:

• A two-year commitment is required.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Assistant District Attorneys must reside in New York State.
• Admitted to practice in the Southern District of New York or eligible for admission.

Salary:

$90,000 - $150,000

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

Additional Information:

The New York County District Attorney's Office 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.

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