City Of New York

Agency Attorney Levels 2-3

City Of New York$85K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar.
  • One year of relevant legal experience post-bar admission, or six months as an Agency Attorney Interne.
  • Experience in legal areas related to the assignment for higher levels of placement.
  • Maintaining good standing with the New York State Bar throughout employment.
  • Strong writing, communication, and research skills.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency.
  • Draft formal Departmental charges against employees.
  • Prepare and review discovery materials.
  • Conduct interviews with potential witnesses.
  • Review evidence, including audio and video recordings.
  • Represent the Department in informal settlement negotiations.
  • Prepare for and conduct formal hearings at O.A.T.H.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for participation in criminal justice reform initiatives.
  • Diverse work environment with over 7,500 professionals.
  • Engagement in high-stakes legal proceedings affecting public safety.
  • Access to tools for personal and professional development.
  • Ability to play a role in facilitating successful community re-entry for incarcerated individuals.
Full Job Description
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The DOC seeks to recruit experienced Attorneys to work in the Trials and Litigation Unit. Under general supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidates will have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: -Evaluating disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency; -Drafting formal Departmental charges against DOC uniform and non-uniform employees; -Preparing and reviewing discovery; -Conducting interviews with potential witnesses; -Reviewing evidence, including audio and video recordings; -Representing the Department during informal settlement negotiations with opposing counsel; -Conducting informal conferences at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (O.A.T.H.); -Recommending appropriate resolutions on disciplinary matters; -Preparing memoranda detailing evidence and recommended negotiated plea agreements (settlements); -Preparing disciplinary matters that are not settled for formal hearings at O.A.T.H; -Conducting formal hearings on disciplinary charges at O.A.T.H. against employees of the Department; -Researching legal issues for appellate argument as the Department's representative before the New York City Civil Service Commission; -Handling time-sensitive matters "on call" to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists for authorization to conduct urinalysis testing of a member of the Department; -Performing related duties as assigned. Preferred Skills: -Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem-solving, multi-tasking and organizational skills. -Prior litigation experience. 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. Additional Information

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