OSI Attorney L3 — Education Law & Investigations

Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), with latitude for independent action, provides legal counsel and drafts or reviews investigative reports related to highly confidential and sensitive investigations concerning corruption, misconduct, or other illegal, unethical, or improper activities of agency officials or employees. Assists with development and implementation of plans and programs for the control, tracking and prevention of such corruption, misconduct, or other illegal, unethical or improper practices. Performs related work. Reports To Director of Special Investigations and Deputy Director of Special Investigations Direct Reports N/A Responsibilities Drafts investigative reports to ensure that all allegations have been fully addressed, allnecessary witnesses have been interviewed, all necessary documentary evidence has been obtained and reviewed, and that the investigation has been thoroughly conducted. Ensures that the analysis is comprehensive, consistent with like cases, and legally sound. Reviews investigative files to ensure that all necessary documentation has been filed in accordance with OSI investigation related policies and administrative procedures. Provides legal counsel to OSI Confidential Investigators. Conducts comprehensive searches of the OSI database. Provides assistance and support to and collaborates with New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Administrative Trial Unit. Handles requests for documents pursuant to FOIL, discovery demands and subpoenas. Confers with NYCPS subject matter specialists and technical experts. Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda on education law issues. Reviews complex, important, or highly technical laws, rules or regulations. Acts as liaison with executives within NYCPS and at other City agencies. Qualification Requirements Minimum Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar. Note: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment. Preferred Public sector experience. Overall knowledge of the NYCPS and ability to advise and render legal opinions on educational policies and practices. Demonstrated written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organized and self motivated. (Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.) Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. *NewYorkCityResidencyis NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from theNewYorkCitytri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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