Agency Attorney 02

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Information Unit in NYCHA’s Law Department works closely with internal business partners to respond to requests for documents and information from members of the public, the media, litigants, and federal, state, and local agencies. Collaborative research, records review, and factual investigation form the core of the unit’s work. Reporting to the Chief of Public Information and Chief Records Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide legal review and advice for the Public Information team as they prepare to produce records in response to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, subpoenas, investigations, and other inquiries.
- Perform sophisticated legal research and analysis in the areas of document disclosure, privilege, and records management.
- Provide legal advice to business units in their collections of data in response to requests, including performing review for privilege, confidentiality, and other legal issues.
- Develop a deep understanding of complex FOIL matters by reviewing and drafting appeal responses.
- Communicate with outside parties to address any issues or questions related to third-party subpoenas.
- Conduct motion practice and attend court hearings as needed to respond to third-party subpoenas.
Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
• Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• 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 (for AL II)
• 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 (for AL III)

Nice To Haves

• Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year).
• Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts, not those of a reviewer
• three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills
• a copy of law school transcript
• current and/or minimum salary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal review and advice for the Public Information team as they prepare to produce records in response to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, subpoenas, investigations, and other inquiries.
• Perform sophisticated legal research and analysis in the areas of document disclosure, privilege, and records management.
• Provide legal advice to business units in their collections of data in response to requests, including performing review for privilege, confidentiality, and other legal issues.
• Develop a deep understanding of complex FOIL matters by reviewing and drafting appeal responses.
• Communicate with outside parties to address any issues or questions related to third-party subpoenas.
• Conduct motion practice and attend court hearings as needed to respond to third-party subpoenas.

Benefits

• choice of medical coverage plans
• deferred compensation plans
• defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level