Agency Attorney Interne
About The Position
The New York City Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Unit processes, reviews, and responds to a high volume of FOIL and CCRB requests, subpoenas, DA and Family Court inquiries, court orders, drone footage requests, and other special requests for body-worn camera and other non-BWC recordings. Media Service Technicians locate, obtain, review, redact, and produce requested data files for the FOIL unit and other requesters or entities. The Agency Attorney Interne will analyze requests, contact requesters, locate responsive footage, review footage for required redactions, make applicable redactions, and verify their accuracy. The position includes training in handling FOIL requests from start to finish. The role also requires liaising with supervisors, attorneys, and investigators to assess whether requests are appropriate and ensure they meet stated deadlines.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in Sections 520.3 or 520.5 of the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals, or admission to the New York State Bar.
Responsibilities
- Analyze requests.
- Contact requesters.
- Locate responsive footage.
- Review footage for necessary redactions, make applicable redactions, and ensure the redactions are correct.
- Handle FOIL requests from start to finish after receiving training.
- Liaise with supervisors, attorneys, and investigators to determine whether requests are appropriate and ensure they meet articulated deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
