Managing Attorney, Equity & Inclusion

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Police Department seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to direct and coordinate equity and inclusion efforts within the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The role involves advising on policy, ensuring compliance with Language Access and EEO reporting, and guiding Military Liaison initiatives.

Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar with at least four years of post-admission legal experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full-time legal experience after admission.
• Eighteen months of supervisory experience over other attorneys in a managerial or executive capacity.
• Experience performing highly complex and significant legal work within an administrative setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Commissioner in formulating and implementing policies to meet departmental objectives.
• Ensure Language Access Program compliance and provide guidance on equity and inclusion.
• Coordinate with the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity on quarterly reports.
• Provide legal guidance to Military Liaisons and assess department policies for fairness.
• Conduct workplace assessments and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on best practices.
• Draft responses and department policy documents to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal experience

supervision

Administrative leadership

Job description

Job Description

The mission of the New York City 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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The primary goal of the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is to direct and coordinate strategic efforts to further equity and inclusion principles (e.g., fairness, impartial treatment, opportunity, employee engagement, development, transparency, and respect) throughout the Department. At the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, Employee Relations, the Executive Agency Counsel will work with the Office of Equity and Inclusion to oversee, evaluate, and provide legal guidance. This ensures that NYPD policy remains current and conforms with City, State, and Federal requirements.

The duties and responsibilities of the Managing Attorney, Equity & Inclusion role include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Deputy Commissioner, Employee Relations, in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures to achieve departmental objectives;
• Ensuring the Department’s Language Access Program and police services provided to Limited English Proficient individuals are in compliance;
• Coordinating with the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity in regard to the quarterly EEO Reports;
• Providing legal guidance to the Military Liaisons;
• Assessing Department policies, programs, and practices to ensure they are fair, impartial, and transparent;
• Conducting workplace and workforce assessments, identifying areas of potential legal liability;
• Liaising with the Legal Bureau, internal and external stakeholders to recommend ways to implement best practices; and
• Drafting responses and Department policy documents to ensure compliance with the aforementioned laws and regulations.

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 form 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.

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005

Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

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.