Civil Litigation Bureau / FOIL Unit: Assistant District Attorney
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Civil Litigation Bureau / FOIL Unit: Assistant District Attorney
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$97k–$178k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Posted 26d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage and respond to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, including drafting determination letters and producing redacted documents. Handle Article 78 proceedings and represent the Office during oral arguments regarding disputed requests.
Requirements
Requires an attorney with at least 3 years of experience in civil litigation. Must be able to handle a high-volume caseload and address complex legal issues effectively in written and oral formats.
Full job description
Job Description
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:
-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, and -All other duties as assigned.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114
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.
Agency: BRONX DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Job Category: Legal Affairs
Salary Band: $150,000+
Compensation: USD 97000 - USD 178000
Related keywords
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