Entry level attorney [h1.location_city]

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 Department Advocate's Office seeks a qualified Agency Attorney, I to assist with operations.

Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, performs legal work involving investigation and prosecution of misconduct by uniformed employees of the Police Department. These duties will often include research and preparation of legal memoranda after thoroughly reviewing investigative files. These memoranda are presented to the Executive Staff of the Police Department for final determination and adjudication.

WORK LOCATION :

1 Police Plaza, NY, NY

WORK SCHEDULE :

Monday-Friday; 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document from 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.

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.

TO APPLY :

Please upload both a resume and cover letter.

AGENCY ATTORNEY -

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

Candidates possessing strong policy and analytical skills excellent cognitive reasoning and investigative abilities thorough knowledge of legal strategies and methodologies outstanding written and verbal communication skills ability to multi-task and meet time sensitive assignments experience in evaluating case investigations, and determining strength of evidence is required.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.