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Posted December 12, 2019

Assistant General Counsel

NYC DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION
New York, NY Full Time
Reference: nycjobs416372

Job Description The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under...

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Job Description
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 the 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 in an effort to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

Under directions of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsels, with wide latitude for independent judgment and un-reviewed action and decision making, the responsibilities of the Assistant General Counsel include but are not limited to:

• Supervision of legal staff or an important legal activity.
• Engagement in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural or policy consequences and/or cases involving intricate determinations of law and fact, or cases having significant legal, policy or financial implications for the City.
• Prosecution of difficult violation of probation cases, conducts complex hearings, and appears in Supreme, Criminal, Family Court and the Appellate Division or before administrative tribunals on complex matters.
• Provides advice and counsel to operations staff in Family and Adult court. Preparation of and argue motions, writs, petitions or similar matters.
• Review and prepare charging instruments.
• Conduct difficult and involved negotiations on behalf of the Agency.
• 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 laws, rules or regulations.
• Recommend statutory and regulatory revisions related to agency issues.
• Advise agency personnel of legal aspects of enforcement and administration of acts, rules, laws and regulations. Researches and writes briefs, legal opinions, affidavits, and memoranda of law.

In addition, the Agency Attorney, Level III may:
• Be responsible for supervising a borough General Counsel Unit.
• Train and supervise subordinate attorneys, unit staff and interns.
• Serve as Records Access Officer under the Freedom of Information Law.
• Act as a liaison with agency executives and other governmental bodies and law enforcement officials.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. 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.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
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 Skills
• Experience in Criminal law
• Experience in Family law, in particular Article 3 and Article 7 cases
• Courtroom litigation and advocacy experience
• Excellent legal writing skills are required. All applicants must submit a writing sample.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong legal research skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Legal case management database experience
Additional Information
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Note: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLFP). The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOP qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To Apply
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER AND A WRITING SAMPLE


TO: External Applicants: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/

Internal Applicants: Employee Self Service (ESS)



SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position; however, you must reside in New York State.

This listing expired on Feb 10. Applications are no longer accepted.

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