Agency Attorney 1

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 mission of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner Trials is to expediently and efficiently resolve disciplinary matters while safeguarding the due process rights of uniformed and civilian members who have been served with formal charges. The Office is a small, specialized professional team seeking an attorney who will be both a collaborative colleague and an independent self-starter. The selected Agency Attorney will be responsible for the following:
- Assist administrative law judges in all aspects of preparing disciplinary reports and recommendations
- Efficiently synthesize complex legal and factual issues at a high level
- Perform a wide range of legal research on a variety of issues related to law enforcement and administrative law
- Provide support in preparing decisions and relevant data for public dissemination in order to foster increased transparency
- Assistance with all aspects of case management and compilation of relevant case-related statistics and data patterns


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Position will be eligible for limited telework.
- Proof of graduation from an accredited law school must be shown prior to hire.

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.

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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 .
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

- Strong research and writing skills essential - Ability to take on a diverse array of tasks while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues - Foundational knowledge of the NYC Administrative Code, NYS Penal Law & Civil Service Law - Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Adobe - Familiarity with case management software a plus.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at class="jobad-residencyRequirement">Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position