Role OverviewThe selected candidate will work in OCME's Legal Department, providing legal advice to agency personnel, drafting and reviewing contracts, and monitoring litigation. The role supports the public interest and offers a unique experience at the cutting edge of forensic science, forensic pathology, and criminal law.
What You Will Do
The selected candidate will have duties including providing legal advice, drafting contracts, reviewing court orders, monitoring litigation, and assisting with subpoena and records requests.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role requires experience with scientific laboratories, forensic pathology, and contract drafting, as well as three years or more of legal experience. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to practice and learn both criminal and civil law.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
- One year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar
- Two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Freedom of Information Law requests
- Scientific research proposals
- Surveillance studies
- Human subject research submissions
- Freedom of Information Law requests
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