Agency Attorney Interne

Job Description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The Body Worn Camera (BWC) Unit is responsible for processing, reviewing, and responding to an exceptional volume of FOIL and CCRB requests, subpoenas, DA/Family Court inquiries, court orders, drone footage and other various special requests for body worn camera footage and/or other non-BWC recordings. The Unit's Media Service Technicians advise, locate, obtain, review, redact and ultimately produce the necessary data files to the FOIL unit, and/or requesters/entities seeking said data. Candidates selected for this role will perform the following duties, which include but are not limited to: Analyzing the request, contacting the requester, locating responsive footage, reviewing said footage for necessary redactions, making all applicable redactions, and ensuring that said redactions are correct. The candidates will receive training in the handling of multiple FOIL requests from start to finish. In addition, candidates will be required to liaison with both his/her supervisors, attorneys and investigators to determine that said requests are appropriate and are meeting articulated deadlines. TO APPLY: Click the ‘Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #807889

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Preferred Skills

- Familiarity with NYS FOIL Law - Familiarity with NYS Article 78 litigation - Familiarity with NYS Motion Practice - Knowledge of AXON Evidence/Interview Room - Amenable to reviewing and analyzing Body Worn Camera footage - Superior legal research capabilities and ability to handle FOIL requests from start to finish

Additional Information

NYC RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. PROOF OF GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL MUST BE SHOWN PRIOR TO HIRE. In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.