City of New York
Associate General Counsel
City of New York, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
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 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.
Responsibilities
DOP is seeking to hire (1) Agency Attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel who will report to the General Counsel. Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision will be working in the General Law Unit. The Associate General Counsel responsibilities include but are not limited to:Conduct legal research and provide legal guidance to DOP personnel on a range of operations such as liability and risk assessments and analysis, enforcement and administration of acts, rules, laws and regulations.Negotiate, draft, review and process complex or highly technical memoranda of understanding, contracts, leases and other agreements.Review and draft complex, important or highly technical policies, procedures, and operational documents.Recommend statutory and regulatory revisions related to agency issues.Research and prepare briefs, legal opinions, affidavits, and memoranda of law.Respond to Subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law requests.Prepare position statements in response to Charges of Discrimination filed with federal, state and local governmental entities.Act as a liaison with Agency executives and other governmental bodies and law enforcement officials.Serve as liaison to the New York City Law Department on litigation matters.Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either
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Responsibilities
DOP is seeking to hire (1) Agency Attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel who will report to the General Counsel. Under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision will be working in the General Law Unit. The Associate General Counsel responsibilities include but are not limited to:Conduct legal research and provide legal guidance to DOP personnel on a range of operations such as liability and risk assessments and analysis, enforcement and administration of acts, rules, laws and regulations.Negotiate, draft, review and process complex or highly technical memoranda of understanding, contracts, leases and other agreements.Review and draft complex, important or highly technical policies, procedures, and operational documents.Recommend statutory and regulatory revisions related to agency issues.Research and prepare briefs, legal opinions, affidavits, and memoranda of law.Respond to Subpoenas and Freedom of Information Law requests.Prepare position statements in response to Charges of Discrimination filed with federal, state and local governmental entities.Act as a liaison with Agency executives and other governmental bodies and law enforcement officials.Serve as liaison to the New York City Law Department on litigation matters.Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either
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