City Of New York

Agency Attorney II

City Of New York • $85K — $100K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
  • One year of legal experience post-admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.
  • Experience in areas of law relevant to the Early Intervention Program is necessary for advancement.
  • Candidate must remain in good standing with the New York State Bar throughout employment.
  • Preferred candidates should have a strong background in the analysis of legal documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and assess candidates for the Early Intervention Program.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of police documents and relevant reports.
  • Make recommendations for interventions based on reviewed cases.
  • Identify legal issues in suppression of evidence cases and analyze for program inclusion.
  • Ensure compliance with interventions mandated by the court and report data quarterly.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance for employees and eligible family members.
  • Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
  • Paid annual leave and sick leave.
  • Paid holidays and a pension plan.
  • Optional savings plans including Deferred Compensation and flexible spending accounts.
Full Job Description
The Early Intervention Program analyzes relevant events and information sources to identify members who may be at-risk for poor performance/adverse consequences. They confer with the member's commanding officer and relevant stakeholders and designs a remedial action plan to provide guidance and support, and enhance performance. The Early Intervention Program coordinates with the Health and Wellness Section to ensure a holistic approach to the member's well-being as well as coordinating with the Early Intervention Committee. The Early Intervention Unit is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Agency Attorney II to perform the duties that include, but are not limited to: - Analyzing and assessing candidates in the Early Intervention Program who meet the threshold for inclusion - Conducting a comprehensive review of related paperwork, including but not limited to police documents, relevant reports and body worn camera and making a recommendation as to appropriate interventions where necessary - Reviewing cases involving suppression of evidence and refusal to indemnify as per court order, identifying legal issues and providing an analysis for possible inclusion in the Early Intervention Program. - Ensure compliance with the ordered interventions and provide data for quarterly report. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. TO APPLY: Click the Apply' button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #783599 HOURS/SHIFT: 9x5, 10x6, Saturdays and Sundays RDOs AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087 Qualifications 1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below. 2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 3. 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. In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: 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.

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