Agency Attorney II

About the role

The Early Intervention Unit is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Agency Attorney II. This position involves analyzing and assessing candidates in the Early Intervention Program, conducting a comprehensive review of related paperwork, and ensuring compliance with ordered interventions.

Responsibilities

• 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 footage, and making a recommendation for 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
• Ensuring compliance with the ordered interventions and providing data for quarterly reports

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• 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 (30086)
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include admission to the New York State Bar and either one year of satisfactory United States legal experience or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne. Candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, research, and writing skills
• Possess the ability to issue spot and formulate opinions on assigned reviews
• A background in criminal law is preferred, though not required

Benefits

• City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs

Pay

$83,000.00 – $124,381.00

Schedule

9x5, 10x6, Saturdays and Sundays

Additional Information

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program details available at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
• New York City Residency is not required for this position
• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic