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New York City Police Department · 1 month ago

AGENCY ATTORNEY LEVEL II

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The New York City Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the city through community partnerships and law enforcement. They are seeking an Agency Attorney Level II to support the Legal Bureau in managing eDiscovery processes and ensuring compliance with legal obligations. The role involves assisting in the preservation and organization of electronic records for litigation and investigations.

Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Assisting in preserving, collecting, and organizing large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI) for litigation, Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and investigations

Supporting Legal Bureau attorneys in identifying relevant electronically stored information

Creating document databases using eDiscovery platforms, preparing document review workflow, productions and privilege logs

Assisting Legal Bureau attorneys in negotiation of ESI discovery obligations with external parties and represent the NYPD's interests in court conferences and other proceedings

Providing ongoing eDiscovery platform end user training and technical support to Legal Bureau personnel

Performing hands-on early case assessment, document review and analysis using eDiscovery platforms

Developing practical solutions for document reviews and productions

Serving as the main point of contact to eDiscovery vendors and NYPD technical staff

Advising and support Legal Bureau personnel with early case assessment and case review strategy

Qualification

NYS Bar AdmissionEDiscovery experienceLitigation supportEDiscovery platformsFederal discovery rulesAnalytical skillsProject managementAttention to detailOrganizational abilitiesTeam collaboration

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

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 (30086)

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment

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

Preferred

Admission to the NYS Bar, and at least 2 years of relevant legal experience

Strong interest in eDiscovery, litigation support, and technology-assisted legal processes

Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms or willingness to quickly learn (training provided)

Familiarity with federal and state discovery rules and procedures

Experience with data management, information governance, or compliance

Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize requests, meet deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent projects across a high volume caseload

Ability to recognize or assess document and subject sensitivity and maintain confidentiality concerning same

Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and organizational abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment