Job Description

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the 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.

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire one Agency Attorney, who will report to the General Counsel to serve as Associate General Counsels. The Associate General Counsels, under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prosecution of difficult violation of probation cases, conduct complex hearings, and appear in Supreme, Criminal, Family Court and the Appellate Division or before administrative tribunals on complex matters.

• Conduct legal research and provide guidance to Operations personnel in Family and Adult court.

• Prepare and argue motions, writs, petitions, legal opinions, affidavits and memoranda of law.

• Review and prepare charging instruments.

• Conduct difficult and involved negotiations on behalf of the Agency.

• Supervise support and administrative staff in borough offices

• Respond to Subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law requests

• Act as a liaison with agency executives and other governmental bodies and law enforcement officials.

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.

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.