Agency Attorney, Level II

About the role

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 Department Advocate's Office mission is to ensure and maintain the integrity of the disciplinary process for all members of the New York Police Department.

Responsibilities

• Investigation and legal analysis of alleged misconduct for potential disciplinary action.

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.

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).

Preferred Skills

• Hearing and trial experience in a District Attorney's Office or its equivalent is a plus.
• Must have legal research and writing experience.
• Candidates possessing strong policy and analytical skills, excellent cognitive reasoning and investigative abilities, thorough knowledge of legal strategies and methodologies, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task and meet time sensitive assignments, experience in interviewing witnesses, evaluating case investigations and conducting trials/hearings preferred.

Benefits

• 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,
• optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM