City of New York
Overview
The Public Information Unit in NYCHA’s 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, and factual investigation form the core of the unit’s work.
Responsibilities
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.
Develop a deep understanding of complex FOIL matters by reviewing and drafting appeal responses.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
Strong legal analysis, research, writing, and verbal skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Comfort speaking on behalf of the Authority with outside requestors.
Experience with electronic records management and document production highly desirable.
Ability to work independently.
Curiosity to learn about a complex organization that supports many New Yorkers.
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: NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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.
Salary: $84,498.00 – $99,000.00
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Responsibilities
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.
Develop a deep understanding of complex FOIL matters by reviewing and drafting appeal responses.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
Strong legal analysis, research, writing, and verbal skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Comfort speaking on behalf of the Authority with outside requestors.
Experience with electronic records management and document production highly desirable.
Ability to work independently.
Curiosity to learn about a complex organization that supports many New Yorkers.
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: NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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.
Salary: $84,498.00 – $99,000.00
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