Agency Attorney II

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s mission is to enhance quality of life in New York City by partnering with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The department seeks to foster a safe and fair city through strategic resource deployment, crime prevention, attention to quality-of-life concerns, and lasting community relationships.

The Early Intervention Program analyzes events and information sources to identify members who may be at risk for poor performance or adverse consequences. The program confers with members’ commanding officers and relevant stakeholders, designs remedial action plans to provide guidance and support and enhance performance, coordinates with the Health and Wellness Section, and works with the Early Intervention Committee.

The Early Intervention Unit seeks an Agency Attorney II to assess program candidates, review records and evidence, recommend interventions, analyze certain legal issues, and monitor compliance with ordered interventions. The position’s listed schedule is 9x5, 10x6, with Saturdays and Sundays as regular days off.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar; the incumbent must remain a member in good standing for the duration of employment.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar, or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• For Assignment Level II, one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar in areas related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess candidates in the Early Intervention Program who meet the threshold for inclusion.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of related paperwork, including police documents, relevant reports, and body-worn camera footage, and recommend appropriate interventions where necessary.
• Review cases involving suppression of evidence and refusal to indemnify as per court order, identify legal issues, and provide analysis for possible inclusion in the Early Intervention Program.
• Ensure compliance with ordered interventions and provide data for quarterly reports.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and eligible spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed