Investigating Attorney - Racial Profiling and Biased Policing

Agency Overview The Civilian Complaint Review Board (“CCRB”) is charged with investigating, mediating, and prosecuting complaints that members of the public file against New York City police officers alleging the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, offensive language, untruthful statements, racial profiling, and biased policing. The Board consists of 15 members appointed by the Mayor, City Council and Public Advocate or designated by the police commissioner. It governs the agency, and the Executive Director is responsible for day‑to‑day operations. As the largest police oversight agency in the United States, the CCRB currently investigates approximately 4,500 complaints each year. In April 2021, the New York City Council passed Intro 2212, clarifying that the CCRB has the authority to investigate complaints of racial profiling and other forms of biased policing made by members of the public against New York City police officers. Role Summary Reporting to the Director and Deputy Director of the RPBP Unit, the Investigating Attorney is responsible for receiving, investigating, and managing civilian complaints of police misconduct that allege racial profiling and/or other forms of biased policing based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, immigration or housing status. Responsibilities Contact and schedule complainants for interviews to discuss incidents in detail. Interview witnesses of different racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations, some of whom may have mental or physical disabilities. Analyze and interpret rules, regulations, and policies as outlined in the NYPD Patrol and Administrative Guides, as well as relevant municipal, state and federal anti‑discrimination statutes and court decisions. Request and obtain confidential and sensitive documentary evidence for cases, including but not limited to BWC footage, surveillance and/or cellphone footage, medical records, and police documents from both the NYPD and private entities (some field work may be required). Schedule and conduct interviews of New York City police officers, who are represented by union attorneys and who are mandated by the NYPD Patrol Guide to provide a statement. Work with CCRB data analysts to obtain and quantitatively analyze data relevant to allegations of biased conduct by NYPD officers. Compose and summarize details of complainant, subject, and witness interviews. Create Board Review Reports which concisely describe factual findings, applicable law, rules and reasoning employed to arrive at conclusion, and submit all reports and suggested recommendations to the CCRB Board. Desired Capabilities Manage multiple on‑going cases and investigative projects at the same time. Draft legal documents involving complex analysis. Provide recommendations on questions of law and policy. Engage with vulnerable populations with sensitivity and respect. Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar. At least one of the following: one year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar, or 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. Additional Experience 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 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. Preferred Skills At least one year of relevant and satisfactory legal work experience in the areas of anti‑discrimination, police misconduct, other civil rights, or criminal law. Excellent attention to detail; exceptional organizational skills; ability to conduct efficient legal research; ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations; experience in handling multiple assignments with competing deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy; strong verbal and written communication skills; experience using industry‑recognized public and private investigative search engines and databases (e.g., LexisNexis or CLEAR); proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to create and manipulate Excel documents using custom field formulas; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively as part of a team; experience and comfort working and/or engaging with individuals from historically marginalized communities; strong commitment to public service. Benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness. As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 on any legally protected status or 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. Salary $73,476.00 – $84,498.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York