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City of New York · 2 months ago

Civil Litigation Bureau / FOIL Unit: Assistant District Attorney

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$97K/yr - $178K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of New York is committed to serving the Bronx County community through its Office’s mission of pursuing justice with integrity. They are seeking an attorney with civil litigation experience to join their Civil Litigation Bureau’s FOIL Unit as an Assistant District Attorney, handling FOIL requests and addressing complex legal issues.

GovernmentLegalPublic Relations

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Timely respond to all requests made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law, including acknowledgment of incoming requests; drafting of determination letters; review, redaction, and production of responsive documents; and handling of requests that are remanded following the administrative appeal process

Maintain updated knowledge of and apply valid legal grounds and exemptions in making determinations of incoming FOIL requests

Address complex legal issues clearly and effectively in oral and written format

Handle all Article 78 proceedings resulting from disputed FOIL requests, including drafting necessary briefs and affirmations and representing the Office at oral argument if necessary

Oversee and review the work of professional staff who assist with the handling of FOIL requests

Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively, and

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceJuris Doctorate degreeMember of NY State BarWritten communicationInterpersonal communication skillsJudgmentEthicsAnalytical problem solvingConfidentiality maintenanceFast-paced work environment