Agency Attorney Interne

The mission

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. The NYPD Office of the Deputy Commissioner Trials is dedicated to expediently and efficiently resolving disciplinary matters while safeguarding the due process rights of uniformed and civilian members.

Primary Mission

DCT conducts fair and impartial de novo disciplinary trials, governed by New York law, and issues well-reasoned reports & recommendations to the Police Commissioner following the conclusion of each trial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting administrative law judges in all aspects of preparing disciplinary reports and recommendations
• Efficiently synthesizing complex legal and factual issues at a high level
• Performing a wide range of legal research on a variety of issues related to law enforcement and administrative law
• Providing support in preparing decisions and relevant data for public dissemination in order to foster increased transparency
• Assistance with all aspects of case management and compilation of relevant case-related statistics and data patterns

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar
• Strong legal writing and research essential
• Ability to take on a diverse array of tasks while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues
• Foundational knowledge of the NYC Administrative Code, NYS Penal Law & Civil Service Law
• Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Adobe. Familiarity with case management software a plus

Additional Information

• PROOF OF GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL MUST BE SHOWN PRIOR TO HIRE
• This position will be eligible for limited telework
• 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 Applyâ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #782207
• HOURS/SHIFT: 0900x1700 Mon-Fri
• 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, 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.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educationâs website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.