AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE

The Public Information Unit in NYCHAs Law Department works closely with internal business partners to respond to requests for documents and information from members of the public the media litigants and federal state and local agencies. Collaborative research records review records retention and access policy and related process development and factual investigation form the core of the units work.

Reporting to the Chief of Public Information and Chief Records Officer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Provide legal review and advice for the Public Information team as they prepare to produce records in response to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests subpoenas investigations and
other inquiries.
Perform sophisticated legal research and analysis in the areas of document disclosure privilege and records management.
Provide legal advice to business units in their collections of data in response to requests including performing review for privilege confidentiality and other legal issues.
Review and prepare briefing materials related to sensitive document productions for internal and external stakeholders including senior executives and City partners.
Assist business units in the preparation of responses to government investigations inquiries and subpoenas.
Work closely with support staff to respond to FOIL requests subpoenas and other inquiries.
Provide legal counsel on matters of records management and document retention requirements.
Work closely with the FOIL and Records Access teams to ensure any proposed changes to internal records policies and processes remain fully compliant with applicable law.

Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.

Additional Information

1.Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidates efforts not those of a reviewer; three references listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidates professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements.
2.NYCHA employees applying for promotional title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Qualifications :

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.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime