Contract Attorney - NYPD Federal Mentorship

About the role

Location: New York, NY (Onsite). Anticipated Duration: 1 year. Start Date: November 2026. Pay Rate: $48–$59 per hour. Schedule: Primarily 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (with some flexibility required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft high‑quality memoranda, reports, and written analyses
• Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents, policies, and compliance materials
• Support the monitorship team in evaluating NYPD practices and adherence to federal requirements
• Assist with preparation of written findings, recommendations, and formal reports
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain accurate documentation
• Manage workload effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy

Requirements

• Active Attorney License in the state of New York is required
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Strong legal research and writing skills (required)
• Admission to federal court preferred
• Experience level is flexible — candidates must demonstrate excellent research and writing experience, regardless of years in practice
• Ability to work onsite in New York, NY
• Flexibility with work hours; standard schedule is 10 AM–6 PM