The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints which members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements made by officers, and racial profiling and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members who are appointed by the Mayor, the City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. The Board is responsible for governing the agency. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year.

The Civilian Complaint Review Board is seeking an attorney to fill the role of Records Access Officer who will be responsible for timely processing and responding to all requests submitted pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law, including managing and maintaining an online record request portal. The candidate will ensure that documents and materials provided in response to record requests are appropriately redacted, disclosed in a timely manner, and do not violate any applicable statutes, confidentiality laws or restrictions. The Records Access Officer may be assigned to work on projects with other divisions of the agency. The Records Access Officer will also provide assistance on various subpoenas and records-related issues and work on special projects for the General Counsel.

The Records Access Officer will be responsible for the following:
- Timely acknowledging and responding to FOIL requests in accordance with law;
- Reviewing and redacting records in response to FOIL requests and for other agency purposes;
- Tracking and maintaining accurate records of FOIL requests;
- Communicating with individuals submitting FOIL requests;
- Maintaining the confidentiality of agency records;
- Communicating with Records Access Officers at other City agencies, when necessary;
- Preparing documents in response to motions, court orders, and subpoenas;
- Assisting with litigation-related document production;
- Supervising or assisting in the supervision of FOIL Unit interns and support staff;
- Coordinating with case management staff to execute agency’s record retention policy;
- Keeping abreast of changes and developments concerning FOIL.

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.

- At least two years of relevant, full-time, satisfactory work experience dealing with document review - Excellent attention to detail - Exceptional organizational skills - Strong written communication skills - Ability to conduct efficient legal research - Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.