City Of New York

Records Access Counsel

City Of New York • $100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar; must maintain good standing throughout employment.
  • One year of legal experience post-bar admission, or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.
  • Experience in areas of law relevant to FOIL and public records access is preferred.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.
  • Ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

  • Identify custodians and collect records for FOIL requests across the Comptroller's Office.
  • Review and redact exempt information from FOIL requests accurately.
  • Conduct legal research and draft guidance on FOIL-related issues.
  • Track statutory deadlines and maintain a FOIL compliance spreadsheet.
  • Prepare reports on FOIL request traffic and trends.
  • Advise on technical needs and potential technology for FOIL processes.
  • Guide FOIL liaisons in document collection and serve as a principal advisor.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
Full Job Description
The Agency Attorney/FOIL Records Access Counsel sits in the Comptroller's Office of General Counsel (OGC) and reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel. OGC advises the Comptroller on all legal matters affecting the office, including issues related to litigation, settlements of claims brought on behalf of and against the City, contract registration, prevailing wage law investigations, public pension funds, agency audits and investigations, and employee discipline. OGC works closely with all divisions and bureaus within the Comptroller's Office and regularly interacts with many City agencies, including the New York City Law Department. Under the direction of the General Counsel working under the supervision of a Deputy General Counsel, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: -Work across entire Comptroller's Office to identify custodians and collect records in response to FOIL requests; assess and gather responsive documentation -Review FOIL requests and responses; accurate redaction of exempt information -Perform legal research; draft well-reasoned legal guidance related to FOIL issues -Proactively track and comply with statutory deadlines; maintain FOIL spreadsheet; highlight FOILs of interest for Press -Prepare regular reports of FOIL request traffic -Serve as advisor on technical needs of FOIL processes including evaluation of processing systems and advising on potential new technology to maintain best in class FOIL compliance -Provide guidance and direction to FOIL liaisons for purposes of document collection; serve as principal advisor/analyst to senior level stakeholders on matters involving collection of records -Perform other related duties as may be required 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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