New York City Police Department · 1 week ago
AGENCY ATTORNEY II
The New York City Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in New York City through community partnership and law enforcement. They are seeking an Agency Attorney II to interpret EEO laws, conduct training, and provide legal consultation related to employment discrimination and harassment within the department.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Interpreting and applying evolving EEO laws and regulations to agency operations
Formulating policy recommendations that balance compliance obligations with operational needs
Conducting specialized training sessions for management on emerging EEO legal issues
Serving as the principal liaison with external regulatory agencies during compliance reviews
Drafting legal memoranda, determinations, and correspondence related to EEO investigations and reasonable accommodation requests
Reviewing investigative reports for legal sufficiency and ensuring adherence to EEO procedures and standards
Providing legal consultation to supervisors and command leadership on complex EEO matters
Assisting in developing or revising agency EEO policies, procedural guidelines, and training materials
Monitoring trends in EEO complaints and recommending preventative strategies to reduce agency exposure
Preparing documentation and representing the agency during administrative proceedings or compliance inquiries
Ensuring timely and accurate handling of all EEO case files in accordance with mandated timelines and recordkeeping requirements
Qualification
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
Must be detail oriented and possess excellent organizational skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of employment law and related practices is highly desirable
Benefits
Health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26
Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage
Paid annual leave and sick leave
Paid holidays
A pension
Optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
New York City Police Department
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