Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Government

New York City, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

The City of New York does not discriminate on the basis of any of these characteristics in the administration of its civil service policies, programs, and activities.




Assistant District Attorney: Legal Staff Role in Civil Litigation Bureau/FOIL Unit at **Members Only**

H1: Join Our Team as an Assistant District Attorney at **Members Only**!
H2: Fulfill Your Passion for Justice and Integrity by Serving the Bronx Community

The **Members Only** is seeking a highly qualified and experienced attorney to join our team as an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Litigation Bureau's FOIL Unit. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialized group that handles all civil actions arising from our criminal cases and addresses cutting-edge legal issues.

Salary Range: $100,000

Key Responsibilities:
- Timely respond to all requests made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law, including acknowledgment of incoming requests; drafting of determination letters; review, redaction, and production of responsive documents; and handling of requests that are remanded following the administrative appeal process
- Maintain updated knowledge of and apply valid legal grounds and exemptions in making determinations of incoming FOIL requests
- Address complex legal issues clearly and effectively in oral and written format
- Handle all Article 78 proceedings resulting from disputed FOIL requests, including drafting necessary briefs and affirmations and representing the Office at oral argument if necessary
- Oversee and review the work of professional staff who assist with the handling of FOIL requests
- Handle a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree required
- Minimum of five (5) years of civil litigation experience
- US Citizenship and New York State Residency are required as of the first day of employment
- Member in good standing of the NY State Bar
- Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Ability to analytically solve issues or problems from inception through conclusion
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and handle a high volume of cases
- Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed

To Apply:
To join our team, please click on the following link to complete your application: or go to / and enter Job ID 542256. Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.

Loan Forgiveness:
The **Members Only** qualifies as a public service employer, making our employees eligible for the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF). Take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's eligibility requirements. Learn more at .

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Our civil service policies, programs, and activities are administered without discrimination.