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The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy in the criminal justice system. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety. About The Office
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy in the criminal justice system. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.
About The Role
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Policy & Justice Operations, the Senior Counsel will provide legal and policy advice across MOCJ’s policy initiatives, including impact and implementation of legislative reforms to the criminal procedure and penal laws, as well as local efforts to increase public safety, fair law enforcement and judicial processes, and services and supports for justice-involved individuals. The successful candidate must be able to lead projects to completion and work independently as well as collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
Liaising with senior staff of the City’s criminal justice system, including the District Attorneys’ Offices, Dept. of Correction, Dept. of Probation, Office of Court Administration, Police Dept., defense bar, and service providers to identify and address any inefficiencies, and resolve issues; Participating in the creation, development, and implementation of policies, procedures and programs on criminal justice legal matters with the various programs, offices, and initiatives across MOCJ; Researching and preparing document-intensive investigations, reports, and legal drafts on a tight schedule; Researching, initiating, developing, and executing policy projects, both with a team and individually; and Providing legal and operational guidance on complex questions of law.
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City 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 an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Senior Counsel, Policy
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City of New York Continue with Google Continue with Google 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Counsel, Policy
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City of New York Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google About The Office
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy in the criminal justice system. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety. About The Office
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy in the criminal justice system. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build the strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.
About The Role
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Policy & Justice Operations, the Senior Counsel will provide legal and policy advice across MOCJ’s policy initiatives, including impact and implementation of legislative reforms to the criminal procedure and penal laws, as well as local efforts to increase public safety, fair law enforcement and judicial processes, and services and supports for justice-involved individuals. The successful candidate must be able to lead projects to completion and work independently as well as collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To
Liaising with senior staff of the City’s criminal justice system, including the District Attorneys’ Offices, Dept. of Correction, Dept. of Probation, Office of Court Administration, Police Dept., defense bar, and service providers to identify and address any inefficiencies, and resolve issues; Participating in the creation, development, and implementation of policies, procedures and programs on criminal justice legal matters with the various programs, offices, and initiatives across MOCJ; Researching and preparing document-intensive investigations, reports, and legal drafts on a tight schedule; Researching, initiating, developing, and executing policy projects, both with a team and individually; and Providing legal and operational guidance on complex questions of law.
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City 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 an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $66,066.00 – $125,000.00 Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of New York by 2x Get notified about new Senior Lawyer jobs in
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