Agency Attorney Interne

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 New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The primary mission of the NYPD Office of the Deputy Commissioner Trials is to expediently and efficiently resolve disciplinary matters while safeguarding the due process rights of uniformed and civilian members. DCT conducts fair and impartial de novo disciplinary trials, governed by New York law, and issues well-reasoned reports & recommendations to the Police Commissioner following the conclusion of each trial.

The office is a small specialized professional team seeking an attorney who will be both a collaborative colleague and an independent self-starter. The selected Agency Attorney will be responsible for:

• Assisting administrative law judges in all aspects of preparing disciplinary reports and recommendations
• Efficiently synthesizing complex legal and factual issues at a high level
• Performing a wide range of legal research on a variety of issues related to law enforcement and administrative law
• Providing support in preparing decisions and relevant data for public dissemination in order to foster increased transparency
• Assistance with all aspects of case management and compilation of relevant case-related statistics and data patterns ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• PROOF OF GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL MUST BE SHOWN PRIOR TO HIRE
• This position will be eligible for limited telework In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

To Apply:

Click the ‘Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #782207 HOURS/SHIFT: 0900x1700 Mon-Fri

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Preferred Skills

• Strong legal writing and research essential
• Ability to take on a diverse array of tasks while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues
• Foundational knowledge of the NYC Administrative Code, NYS Penal Law & Civil Service Law
• Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Adobe. Familiarity with case management software a plus

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

• PROOF OF GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL MUST BE SHOWN PRIOR TO HIRE This position will be eligible for limited telework In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.