AGENCY ATTORNEY 03
$106,404–$115,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide legal review and advice for the Public Information team regarding FOIL requests, subpoenas, investigations, and inquiries. Perform sophisticated legal research and analysis on document disclosure, privilege, and records management while advising business units on data collection compliance. Develop deep expertise in complex FOIL matters by reviewing and drafting appeal responses. Communicate with outside parties to address third-party subpoena issues and conduct motion practice for court hearings. Develop new processes and supervise two administrative staff members to ensure timely compliance. Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Required Qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne
- Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year)
- Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate's efforts, not those of a reviewer
- Three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate's professional skills
- A copy of law school transcript
- Current and/or minimum salary requirements
Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience at Assignment Level I
- Two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
- Two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II
- Three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
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