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Job Description
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. 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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Executive 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 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 address inefficiencies and resolve issues;
- Participating in the creation and development of policies, procedures and programs on criminal justice legal matters with the various programs, offices, and initiatives across MOCJ;
- Researching and preparing document-intensive investigation, 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.
To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, and references.
Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. 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.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
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.
Job Description
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. 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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Executive 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 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 address inefficiencies and resolve issues;
- Participating in the creation and development of policies, procedures and programs on criminal justice legal matters with the various programs, offices, and initiatives across MOCJ;
- Researching and preparing document-intensive investigation, 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.
To apply: please submit your resume, cover letter, and references.
Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. 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.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
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.
