What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agency Attorney Level 1-4 position at DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION?
Agency Attorney Level 1-4
- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
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Job Description
The DOC seeks to recruit experienced Attorneys to work in the Trials and Litigation Unit. Under general supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, the selected candidates will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Evaluating disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency;
- Drafting formal Departmental charges against DOC uniform and non-uniform employees;
- Preparing and reviewing of required documents and reciprocal discovery;
- Conducting interviews with potential witnesses;
- Reviewing audio and video tape evidence and making comparative reviews;
- Representing the Department during informal settlement negotiations with opposing counsel;
- Conducting informal conferences concerning disciplinary cases at the Office of Administrative
- Recommending appropriate dispositions on disciplinary matters;
- Preparing memoranda detailing evidence and recommended negotiated plea agreements
- Preparing disciplinary matters that are not settled for formal hearings at O.A.T.H;
- Conducting formal hearings on disciplinary charges at O.A.T.H. against employees of the
- Researching legal issues for appellate argument as the Department’s representative, before
- Handling “on call” for specified time periods for assistance, to determine whether reasonable
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- Attorneys with seven (7) or more years of experience of litigation is preferred.
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne for Assignment Level I.
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem-solving,
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Minimum Qualifications
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
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.
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- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Legal Affairs
Salary : $87,244 - $109,862