Agency Attorney III

The mission of the New York City Police Department

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order.

About the role

This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Compliance and Development. The division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Agency Attorney III to perform the duties which includes, but are not limited to:

• Conduct legal research on critical criminal law and procedure topics such as car stops and search and seizure law
• Draft memorandum of law to address legal questions related to Investigative Encounters
• Advise command leadership on changes to relevant criminal laws and emerging trends
• Communicate and coordinate with the NYPD Legal and Training Bureaus on compliance issues to be addressed through training
• Liaise with personnel to review documents and Body Worn Camera video related to Stop Question and Frisk law, and assist staff members in the proper application of NYS law by phone
• Train and advise Professional Standards Division personnel on 4th Amendment law and laws of investigative encounters in compliance with all related NYPD policy and Court Ordered training materials
• Recommend areas for policy improvement and risk management
• Provide guidance on legal issues that affect the Early Intervention Program
• Aid in the data gathering and preparation for ComplianceStat and other internal compliance meetings, including reviewing BWC videos and providing an assessment of the legality of officers' conduct.

Responsibilities

To apply:

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HOURS/SHIFT: 9x5, 10x6, Saturdays and Sundays RDOs

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• 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

• Substantial experience in the practice of criminal law - Prosecutorial or investigative experience in preparing complex cases and preparing evidence
• Training experience
• Background in evaluating disciplinary matters is helpful but not required

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
• New York City Residency is not required for this position
• For more information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, please visit the U.S. Department of Educationâs website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Job ID

782420

Posted until

2026-07-31

Title code

30087

Civil service title

AGENCY ATTORNEY

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Agency Attorney III

Job level

03

Number of positions

1

Work location

375 Pearl Street