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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, records retention and access policy and related process development, and factual investigation form the core of the unit’s work. Reporting to the Chief of Public Information and Chief Records Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
– Provide legal review and advice for the Public Information team as they prepare to produce records in response 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.
– Review and prepare briefing materials related to sensitive document productions for internal and external stakeholders including senior executives and City partners.
– Assist business units in the preparation of responses to government investigations, inquiries, and subpoenas.
– Work closely with support staff to respond to FOIL requests, subpoenas, and other inquiries.
– Provide legal counsel on matters of records management and document retention requirements.
– Work closely with the FOIL and Records Access teams to ensure any proposed changes to internal records policies and processes remain fully compliant with applicable law.
Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Additional Information
1. Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements.
2 NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
Preferred Skills
1. Strong legal analysis, research, writing, and verbal skills. 2. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 3. Experience with electronic records management and document production highly desirable. 4. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. 5. Ability to work independently.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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.