Agency Attorney, I
About The Position
The New York City Police Department's Department Advocate's Office works to ensure and maintain the integrity of the disciplinary process for Department members. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, the Agency Attorney performs legal work involving investigations and prosecution of misconduct by uniformed Police Department employees. The role often includes thoroughly reviewing investigative files, conducting research, and preparing legal memoranda for presentation to the Police Department's Executive staff for final determination and adjudication. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0900 to 1700. Applicants must meet the stated New York State Bar admission and legal-experience requirements, and must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment.
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.
- 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
- Conduct legal work involving investigations and prosecution of misconduct by uniformed Police Department employees.
- Thoroughly review investigative files.
- Research and prepare legal memoranda for the Police Department's Executive staff.
- Present legal memoranda to Executive staff for final determination and adjudication.
Benefits
- Health insurance for the employee, 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
