Agency Attorney, III

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $92,525 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Police Department's Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters (DCLM) provides legal guidance to the Department, advising on all legal matters including criminal and civil litigation, legislative developments, and inter-agency relationships. The Legal Bureau's Legislative Affairs Unit specifically handles the NYPD's involvement in the legislative process at all levels. This unit negotiates, drafts, and reviews legislation, collaborates with city, state, and federal legislative offices, and prepares Department members for legislative hearings. The Agency Attorney III will report to the Director, Legislative Affairs.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Draft and review proposed city, state and federal legislation.
• Prepare members of the service for hearings before legislative bodies.
• Conduct legal research on legislative matters of interest to the Department.
• Liaise with the Mayor's Office of Legislative Affairs and elected officials on a variety of local legislative issues.
• Issue guidance regarding enacted legislation to members of the service.

Benefits

• 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
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as 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