New York City Fire Department · 15 hours ago
Associate Disciplinary Counsel
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $124K/yr
1+ years expThe New York City Fire Department is seeking two full-time Agency Attorneys in the Bureau of Investigations and Trials. The successful candidates will investigate and prosecute allegations of misconduct, prepare disciplinary documents, and represent the department in administrative proceedings.
Public Safety
Hiring Manager
Petrena Freemantle
Responsibilities
Investigate and prosecute allegations of misconduct and violations of Fire Department policies and procedures
Prepare administrative disciplinary charges, memoranda, reports, stipulations, and other documents related to disciplinary cases, investigations, and hearing/court decisions
Recommend appropriate penalties and/or resolutions of disciplinary cases
Negotiate with unions and attorneys on disciplinary matters
Represent the Fire Department in disciplinary administrative proceedings
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar or 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
Excellent legal judgment, and research and writing skills
Litigation and investigation experience
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and additional databases
Ability to work both independently and as a team
Ability to perform under pressure and respond to deadlines
Ability to work with non-legal staff and collaborate with other legal Units
Experience handling EEO matters
Company
New York City Fire Department
As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, FDNY protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors.
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Chief Information Officer
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