City of New York
Director- Domestic Violence Counsel
City of New York, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Overview
Director- Domestic Violence Counsel
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City of New York . The NYPD is hiring an experienced attorney to serve as a Director within the Domestic Violence Unit, within the Office of the Chief of Department. The DVU spearheads the department’s development of domestic violence policy, operations, and program implementation, and ensures these officers have the tools to perform this critical mission. Overseeing a team of uniformed and civilian staff, and working in conjunction with a uniformed Commanding Officer, the Director will contribute to the department's efforts to improve case outcomes and crime reduction.
Responsibilities
Participate in thorough reviews and analysis of the Department’s response to domestic violence cases and provide feedback and strategy to support future responses
Provide day to day legal advice, strategy and guidance on domestic violence issues to executive staff
Identify process gaps and recommend strategies for improving investigative and prosecutorial collaboration.
Facilitate collaboration across investigative units, specialized task forces, and administrative divisions within the police department to strengthen case outcomes and crime reduction goals
Serve as a primary liaison between law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, and other criminal justice stakeholders to improve case investigation, coordination and strengthen prosecutions
Work Location One Police Plaza, New York City, NY 10038
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
This position requires an attorney with a license to practice law in the State of New York, and at least 7 years of recent full-time responsible, relevant legal experience, subsequent to admission to the Bar. Prior experience should include significant litigation experience in constitutional and criminal issues. The candidate should also have familiarity with Department policies and operations, through knowledge of legal strategies and methodologies and outstanding written and verbal skills.
Preferred Skills Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State and must have substantial legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Experience with domestic violence prosecution or similar caseload. Ability to think creatively, embrace new approaches and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to write reports, correspondence, literature reviews and memorandums.
Residency NYC residency is not required for this position.
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 sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary $83,718.00 – $223,299.00
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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role at
City of New York . The NYPD is hiring an experienced attorney to serve as a Director within the Domestic Violence Unit, within the Office of the Chief of Department. The DVU spearheads the department’s development of domestic violence policy, operations, and program implementation, and ensures these officers have the tools to perform this critical mission. Overseeing a team of uniformed and civilian staff, and working in conjunction with a uniformed Commanding Officer, the Director will contribute to the department's efforts to improve case outcomes and crime reduction.
Responsibilities
Participate in thorough reviews and analysis of the Department’s response to domestic violence cases and provide feedback and strategy to support future responses
Provide day to day legal advice, strategy and guidance on domestic violence issues to executive staff
Identify process gaps and recommend strategies for improving investigative and prosecutorial collaboration.
Facilitate collaboration across investigative units, specialized task forces, and administrative divisions within the police department to strengthen case outcomes and crime reduction goals
Serve as a primary liaison between law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, and other criminal justice stakeholders to improve case investigation, coordination and strengthen prosecutions
Work Location One Police Plaza, New York City, NY 10038
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
This position requires an attorney with a license to practice law in the State of New York, and at least 7 years of recent full-time responsible, relevant legal experience, subsequent to admission to the Bar. Prior experience should include significant litigation experience in constitutional and criminal issues. The candidate should also have familiarity with Department policies and operations, through knowledge of legal strategies and methodologies and outstanding written and verbal skills.
Preferred Skills Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State and must have substantial legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Experience with domestic violence prosecution or similar caseload. Ability to think creatively, embrace new approaches and pioneer innovative solutions to intricate problems. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to write reports, correspondence, literature reviews and memorandums.
Residency NYC residency is not required for this position.
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 sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary $83,718.00 – $223,299.00
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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