Civil Litigation Bureau / FOIL Unit: Assistant District Attorney

Job Responsibilities

• Timely respond to all requests made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law, including acknowledgment of incoming requests; drafting of determination letters; review, redaction, and production of responsive documents; and handling of requests that are remanded following the administrative appeal process;
• Maintain updated knowledge of and apply valid legal grounds and exemptions in making determinations of incoming FOIL requests;
• Address complex legal issues clearly and effectively in oral and written format;
• Handle all Article 78 proceedings resulting from disputed FOIL requests, including drafting necessary briefs and affirmations and representing the Office at oral argument if necessary;
• Oversee and review the work of professional staff who assist with the handling of FOIL requests;
• Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively,
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of civil litigation experience
• US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment.
• Member in good standing of the NY State Bar, evidenced by the provision of an original current certificate of good standing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Exhibit an ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Benefits

The City of New York offers Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a potential benefit for employees. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Pay

$97,000.00 – $178,000.00