JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York 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 NYPD strives to foster a safe city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters provides legal guidance to the Police Department and is responsible for advising all members of the Department on all legal matters affecting the Department, including major criminal and civil litigation and important legislative and judicial developments. The office monitors and facilitates the relationship between the Department and the rest of the criminal justice system and assists members of the service in interpreting and enforcing state, federal, and local laws; ensures that the policies and practices of the department are lawful and are fairly applied; and develops legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns. In addition, the Bureau serves as the Department's liaison to the court-appointed Federal Monitor. The NYPD Subpoena Litigation Unit is responsible for processing, reviewing, and responding to subpoenas. court orders, and motions for records served upon the Department. It is also responsible for responding to requests for records and information from other governmental entities at the local, state and federal levels.

The Legal Bureau’s Legislative Affairs Unit is primarily responsible for all aspects of the NYPD’s participation in the legislative process at the federal, state, and local levels. Attorneys in the Legislative Affairs Unit negotiate, draft and review proposed legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns, work closely with the Mayor’s city, state, and federal legislative offices, and prepares members of the Department for hearings before legislative bodies.

Reporting to the Director, Legislative Affairs, the Agency Attorney, I will:

1. Draft and review proposed city, state, and federal legislation.
2. Prepare members of the service for hearings before legislative bodies.
3. Conduct legal research on legislative matters of interest to the Department.
4. Liaise with the Mayor’s Office of Legislative Affairs and elected officials on a variety of local legislative issues.
5. Issue guidance regarding enacted legislation to members of the service.

WORK LOCATION:
1 Police Plaza
New York, NY 10038


WORK SCHEDULE:
Business hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document from 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:

Please upload both a resume and cover letter.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
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:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have 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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal 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.