Agency Attorney
About The Position
The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) is seeking an Agency Attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel in its General Law Unit. The position reports to the General Counsel and other managers and works under direction with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision. The role includes supervision and guidance to the division’s Agency Attorney and carries out Level III responsibilities. DOP supports public safety by supervising and supporting people on probation through research-based practices, including expanding access to education, employment, healthcare, family supports, and civic engagement.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar and membership in good standing for the duration of employment.
- 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).
- 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
- Conduct legal research and provide legal guidance to DOP personnel on operational matters, including liability and risk assessments and the enforcement and administration of acts, rules, laws, and regulations.
- Negotiate, draft, review, and process complex or highly technical memoranda of understanding, contracts, leases, and other agreements.
- Review and draft complex, important, or highly technical policies, procedures, and operational documents.
- Recommend statutory and regulatory revisions related to agency issues.
- Research and prepare briefs, legal opinions, affidavits, and memoranda of law.
- Respond to subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law requests.
- Prepare position statements in response to Charges of Discrimination filed with federal, state, and local governmental entities.
- Act as a liaison with agency executives, other governmental bodies, and law enforcement officials.
- Serve as liaison to the New York City Law Department on litigation matters.
- Provide supervision and guidance to the division’s Agency Attorney.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
