Agency Attorney 1

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Police Department's Office of the Deputy Commissioner Trials is seeking an attorney to join their specialized professional team. This office is responsible for the expedient and efficient resolution of disciplinary matters while safeguarding the due process rights of uniformed and civilian members. The selected candidate will work collaboratively and independently, assisting administrative law judges, synthesizing complex legal and factual issues, conducting legal research, supporting decision preparation for public dissemination to enhance transparency, and assisting with case management and data compilation.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
• Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
• Proof of graduation from an accredited law school must be shown prior to hire

Nice To Haves

• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid annual leave
• sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings programs
• pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level