Agency Attorney, Lev. III

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $92,525 - $136,593 • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Office of the First Deputy Commissioner oversees critical administrative and operational functions in accordance with the Department's mission. The Office of the First Deputy Commissioner ensures coordination between bureaus and supports the implementation of departmental initiatives, policies and reforms. The Discipline Unit within the Office of the First Deputy Commissioner is responsible for managing and overseeing the internal disciplinary process within the NYPD. The Discipline Unit conducts thorough case reviews of misconduct allegations, and makes recommendations to the Police Commissioner's Office. The Agency Attorney Ill in the Office of the First Deputy Commissioner will help provide legal insight in the comprehensive review and analysis of cases of alleged misconduct for potential disciplinary action.

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)
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have 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.
• To be assigned to AL III candidates must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and tracking cases of alleged misconduct
• Collaborating with the Legal Bureau, Internal Affairs Bureau, Department Advocate, and Professional Standards Division
• Preparing and presenting cases to the executive staff in the Office of the First Deputy Commissioner
• Providing legal guidance on disciplinary matters.

Benefits

• health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
• union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
• paid annual leave and sick leave
• paid holidays
• a pension
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such 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