Sheriff Counsel

The Legal Affairs Division of the NYC Department of Finance (DOF) seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal advice and counsel on Sheriff's Office matters, including cannabis enforcement, electronic monitoring, civil enforcement process, criminal investigations, and other ongoing enforcement priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal work related to Operation Padlock to Protect, including providing review and analysis of OATH cases, preparing legal responses for legal challenges to the city’s enforcement operation, and draft rules, forms, violations, and responses to audit and information requests.
• Research and analyze laws to provide guidance to the Sheriff and to staff concerning the enforcement of court orders and legal documents received from the courts and filing parties.
• Advise on a range of enforcement issues, including complex matters, and serve as liaison with the Law Department on assigned litigation matters.
• Draft and review contract specifications and Memoranda of Understanding for the Sheriff's Office.
• Draft, review, and update Sheriff's Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Aid in providing legal counsel on other areas as assigned by the General Counsel or manager.
• Participate in division and agency projects.
• Handle administrative and legal proceedings, representing DOF at administrative proceedings as needed, and reviewing and responding to any legal claims or correspondence to the agency.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• 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)
• 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 for AL III candidates

Preferred Skills

• Two to three years of experience in areas of law relevant to the work of the Sheriff's Office, including but not limited to: Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL), Family Court ACT, NYS Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law (CPL), Mental Hygiene Law (MHL), and Navigation Law.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with researching and advising on CPLR or other enforcement matters.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience effectively handling complex matters including multiple assignments under deadline.

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation starting at $73,476.00 – $84,498.00 annually, subject to successful completion of a probationary period.

Pay

$73,476.00 – $84,498.00

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