Agency Attorney 1

Job Description

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, 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 to 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.
• Develop a deep understanding of complex FOIL matters by reviewing and drafting appeal responses.

Note : The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.

Additional Information

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

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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.

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