Agency Attorney

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

About the New York City Police Pension Fund The New York City Police Pension Fund (NYCPPF or the “Fund”) is dedicated to providing superior service to its 33,000 active members and 53,000 retired members of the New York City Police Department. We remain committed to providing courteous, professional service by providing customized attention throughout our lifelong partnership with the uniformed staff of the NYPD and their families. We are looking for individuals with passion, dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation who are interested in adding to our dynamic and collaborative work environment. Visit the NYC PPF Website to learn more. Job Description The Legal unit handles all relevant legal issues in the following areas of the law: CPLR Article 78 proceedings, pensions and benefits, Employment Law, Family Law (Domestic Relations Orders, Income Execution Orders, Temporary Restraining orders), Freedom of Information Law, Open Meetings Law, and the Trust and Estates Law (Powers of Attorney, Letters Testamentary, Spousal Right of Inheritance). Under the supervision of the General Counsel, the Agency Attorney will receive training and practical experience in the legal operations of the Fund. Specifically, the Agency Attorney is responsible for legal research, verifying pleadings, facilitating the implementation of court orders, and office administration.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis;
• Prepare internal memoranda;
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with members and attorneys;
• Review and analyze legal documents including proposed and certified Domestic Relations Orders, support enforcement orders, Powers of Attorney, Letters of Administration and Letters Testamentary;
• Assist in the preparation and verification of casefiles and pleadings in Article 78 proceedings;
• Review and respond to subpoenas;
• Draft and review contracts;
• Assist in processing Freedom of Information Law requests;
• Perform other special projects as may be required by Unit Supervisor.

Benefits

• A career with the New York City government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a City employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your City career very rewarding, including a Pension Plan with the New York City Employee’s Retirement System that offers health insurance benefits upon retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees