Agency Attorney
About The Position
The New York City Department of Probation (DOP) supports public safety by using research-based practices to supervise and support people on probation and help prevent further involvement with the justice system. The agency works to expand access to education, employment, healthcare, family supports, and civic engagement. Under the direction of the General Counsel and Advocate Director, the Agency Attorney III exercises wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making. The attorney provides legal advice and recommendations, handles employee disciplinary and ethics matters, oversees investigations, represents the agency in court and administrative proceedings, conducts negotiations, and advises on agency policies and legal revisions. The position also performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar and membership in good standing throughout employment.
- At least one year of satisfactory U.S. 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 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 related to the assignment.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel and recommendations regarding the soundness of charges; prepare specifications of charges; coordinate and gather evidence; and interview witnesses.
- Draft, review, and prepare briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda, contracts, legislation, and other legal papers.
- Train supervisory staff on disciplinary procedures.
- Prepare thoroughly researched legal memoranda on employment, ethics, and related legal issues; advise and assist with developing, drafting, and updating agency policies and procedures.
- Oversee agency compliance with, and advise staff on, laws, rules, and regulations governing conflicts of interest and ethics in New York City government, including COIB and CFB regulations, professional responsibility rules, and agency policies.
- Oversee internal investigations into employee misconduct, conflicts of interest, and special matters; supervise staff performing these duties.
- Appear in court, argue cases, and conduct hearings before courts, quasi-judicial bodies, and administrative tribunals.
- Prosecute disciplinary actions under Civil Service Law § 75 and medical proceedings under Civil Service Law § 72 against agency employees.
- Provide legal counsel on disciplinary action and represent the agency throughout employee disciplinary proceedings under New York Civil Service Law and union contracts, including trials before OATH.
- Conduct difficult and involved negotiations on behalf of the agency.
- Negotiate, draft, review, and execute stipulations of agreement.
- Recommend statutory and regulatory revisions related to agency issues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
