AGENCY ATTORNEY, I
About The Position
The Agency Attorney works under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision. The role involves legal work related to investigating and prosecuting misconduct by uniformed employees of the New York City Police Department. Duties often include thoroughly reviewing investigative files, conducting legal research, and preparing legal memoranda for presentation to the Police Department’s Executive staff for final determination and adjudication. The Department Advocate’s Office is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the integrity of the disciplinary process for all members of the Police Department. The New York City Police Department’s broader mission is to improve quality of life in New York City by partnering with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect people, reduce fear, maintain order, prevent crime, address quality-of-life concerns, and build lasting community relationships.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar and continued membership in good standing for the duration of employment.
- Either one year of satisfactory United States legal experience after 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 after 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 after bar admission in areas of law related to the assignment.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and prosecute misconduct by uniformed employees of the Police Department.
- Thoroughly review investigative files.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
- Present memoranda to the Police Department’s Executive staff for final determination and adjudication.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
