Associate General Counsel - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers

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Associate General Counsel:

Agency: DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION

Posted on: 05/11/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

MANHATTAN

Title Classification: No exam required

Department

Advocate Office

Salary range: $87, $128, The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under courtmandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on "what works," staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.
DOP is seeking to hire (1) Agency Attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel who will report to the General Counsel. Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision will be working in the General Law Unit.

The Associate General Counsel responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conduct legal research and provide legal guidance to DOP personnel on a range of operations such as liability and risk assessments and analysis, enforcement and administration of acts, rules, laws and regulations.
Negotiate, draft, review and process complex or highly technical memoranda of understanding, contracts, leases and other agreements.
Review and draft complex, important or highly technical policies, procedures, and operational documents.
Recommend statutory and regulatory revisions related to agency issues.
Research and prepare briefs, legal opinions, affidavits, and memoranda of law.
Respond to Subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law requests
Prepare position statements in response to Charges of Discrimination filed with federal, state and local governmental entities.
Act as a liaison with Agency executives and other governmental bodies and law enforcement officials.
Serve as liaison to the New York City Law Department on litigation matters

Minimum Qualifications1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

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

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

Preferred Skills- Experience in Criminal law and Civil law - Courtroom litigation and advocacy experience - Excellent legal writing skills are required.

- Outstanding communication skills - Strong legal research skills - Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook - Legal case management database experience

55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive e

qual opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Minimum Qualifications1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either \"2\" or \"3\" below.

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

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
Preferred Skills- \tExperience in Criminal law and Civil law
- \tCourtroom litigation and advocacy experience
- \tExcellent legal writing skills are required.
- \tOutstanding communication skills
- \tStrong legal research skills
- \tStrong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- \tLegal case management database experience

55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive e