FOIL-Civil Litigation Attorney

8 hours ago

Bronx, New York, United States Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office's groundbreaking mission of "Pursuing Justice with Integrity" by fulfilling our duty to victims and The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office's groundbreaking mission of "Pursuing Justice with Integrity" by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve.

We seek an attorney with 3+ years of experience in civil litigation to join our General Counsel Division in the Civil Litigation Bureau's FOIL Unit as an Assistant District Attorney. Our Civil Litigation Bureau is a specialized group that handles all civil actions arising from our criminal cases. The Bureau has a varied and busy practice that addresses cutting-edge legal issues intersecting civil and criminal practice. The Bureau interacts with every division of the Office and affords its attorneys the opportunity to grow professionally while serving the community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Timely response 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, andAll other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate degree required.Minimum of three (3) 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, evidenced by the provision of an original current certificate of good standing.Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics;Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;Exhibit an 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

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office.  To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to your application.  Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at or via email at  

 

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney's Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility 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.

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