OSI Attorney, L3 - 15008

Responsibilities

Drafts investigative reports to ensure that all allegations have been fully addressed, all necessary witnesses have been interviewed, all necessary documentary evidence has been obtained and reviewed, and that the investigation has been thoroughly conducted.

Ensures that the analysis is comprehensive, consistent with like cases, and legally sound.

Reviews investigative files to ensure that all necessary documentation has been filed in accordance with OSI investigation related policies and administrative procedures.

Provides legal counsel to OSI Confidential Investigators.

Conducts comprehensive searches of the OSI database.

Provides assistance and support to and collaborates with New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Administrative Trial Unit.

Handles requests for documents pursuant to FOIL, discovery demands and subpoenas.

Confers with NYCPS subject matter specialists and technical experts.

Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda on education law issues.

Reviews complex, important, or highly technical laws, rules or regulations.

Acts as liaison with executives within NYCPS and at other City agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
• Note: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

Preferred:

• Public sector experience.
• Overall knowledge of the NYCPS and ability to advise and render legal opinions on educational policies and practices.
• Demonstrated written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Pay

$106,607 - $111,107

Schedule

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Benefits

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Note: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

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 Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.