Agency Attorney, Level I

New York City, NY • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The mission of the New York 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 NYPD strives to foster a safe city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation. 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.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 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.
• Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal work involving investigation and prosecution of misconduct by uniformed employees of the Police Department.
• Conduct research and prepare legal memoranda after reviewing investigative files.
• Present memoranda to the Executive Staff of the Police Department for final determination and adjudication.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and their 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees