Agency Attorney
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Agency Attorney
City of New York•New York City, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The New York City Police Department's Legal Bureau provides legal guidance to the Department, advises its members on legal matters, monitors its relationship with the criminal justice system, supports lawful and fair policies and practices, and develops legislation related to Department needs and public safety. The Bureau's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Unit analyzes and responds to public and media requests for Department records, policies, statistics, and procedures. Its work includes identifying, locating, redacting, and producing Department records, including sensitive and confidential materials. The Agency Attorney II works in the FOIL Unit and reports directly to the Records Access Officer and the Director, FOIL Matters. The position analyzes FOIL requests, reviews records for legally appropriate redactions, coordinates with agency executives on significant requests, represents the Department in certain New York State Supreme Court proceedings, and assists with unit supervision and review of staff work. The position is located at 1 Police Plaza and works business hours.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar and continued 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.
- For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar in areas related to the assignment.
- For Assignment Level III: two years of experience at Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar in areas related to the assignment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and intake FOIL requests from the public for NYPD records and data.
- Examine responsive records and apply appropriate redactions in accordance with applicable laws.
- Act as a liaison with agency executives concerning significant and/or newsworthy requests.
- Represent the Department's interest in special proceedings in New York State Supreme Court where petitioners seek to compel disclosure of records exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law.
- Assist in overall unit supervision, including covering for other legal staff in emergency situations and reviewing the unit's work.
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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Job Type
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Career Level
Mid Level
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