AGENCY ATTORNEY

City of New York • New York, NY

2h • $73,476 - $112,172 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Police Department’s Legal Bureau provides legal guidance to the Department, advises its members on legal matters, addresses major civil litigation and judicial developments, and helps ensure Department policies and practices comply with the law and are fairly applied. The Bureau’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Unit analyzes and responds to public and media requests for Department records, policies, statistics, and procedures. Its work includes identifying, locating, redacting, and producing records, including highly sensitive and confidential materials.

The Agency Attorney I works in the FOIL Unit and reports directly to the Records Access Officer and the Director, FOIL Matters. The position analyzes and processes FOIL requests, reviews and redacts responsive records, liaises with agency executives about significant requests, and represents the Department in certain New York State Supreme Court proceedings. The attorney also assists with unit supervision and may cover for other legal staff in emergencies. The position is based at 1 Police Plaza and works business hours.

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 (30086).
• Remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
• For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to bar admission in areas of law related to the assignment.
• For Assignment Level III: two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to bar admission in areas of law related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and intake FOIL requests from the public for NYPD records and data.
• Examine responsive records and apply appropriate redactions in accordance with applicable laws.
• Act as a liaison with agency executives concerning significant and/or newsworthy requests.
• Represent the Department’s interests in special proceedings in New York State Supreme Court in which petitioners seek to compel disclosure of records exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law.
• Assist in the overall supervision of the unit, including covering for other legal staff in emergency situations and reviewing unit work.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee and eligible spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed