Agency Attorney

The New York City Department of Probation is dedicated to improving public safety by supporting individuals on probation. DOP uses research-based practices to supervise and support people on probation and help prevent further interactions with the justice system. By expanding access to education and gainful employment opportunities, healthcare, family supports, and civic engagement, DOP empowers New Yorkers under their supervision to lead safe and thriving lives. The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is seeking to hire an Agency Attorney, who will report to the General Counsel and other managers, to serve as Associate General Counsel. The Associate General Counsel, under direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision will be working in the General Law Unit. In addition to supervision and guidance to the division's Agency Attorney, Level III responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: · 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