Agency Attorney, Level I

Closing Date: 26th March, 2026

Description:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The NYPD License Division administers the laws and rules pertaining to the Police Commissioner's power to grant handgun licenses, rifle and shotgun permits, dealer's licenses, gunsmith licenses, small arms range designations, and Special Patrolman designations, The Division accepts, processes, investigates, and grants or denies applications for these licenses and designations within the applicable laws, rules, and Department policies. It is also responsible for cancelling, monitoring and suspending or revoking these licenses and designations, in order to protect and promote
public safety. The Division is additionally responsible for adapting to rapidly changing State and local rules and law following the Supreme Court of the United States recent decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v, Bruen.

The New York City Police Department's License Division administers the laws and rules pertaining to the Police Commissioner's power to grant handgun licenses, rifle and shotgun permits. dealer's licenses, gunsmith licenses, small arms range designations, and Special Patrolman designations. Reporting directly to the Director of the License Division, the agency attorney will:

• Review and timely respond to administrative appeals regarding the disapproval of firearms licenses and permits, and Special Patrolmen designations.
• Liaise and assist the NYC Law Department with litigation stemming from the disapproval of License Division administrative appeals.
• Serve as a legal subject matter expert on licensing issues both internally with the Department and externally with other agencies as directed.
• Where appropriate, assist with the preparation of documents utilized by the License Division, or distributed to members of the public

Work Location:
1 Police Plaza, NY, NY 10038

Work Schedule:
0900x1700

To Apply:
Click the Apply' button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #773197

Additional Information:
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Agency Attorney - 30087

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• 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.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification 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 the 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:
Proficiency in basic computer skills and Department systems. - A thorough knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Federal Law, the NYC Administrative Code, and Rules of the City of New York as it relates to firearms licensing. - Ability to manage a diverse, complex, and at times unpredictable workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues. - Previous litigation experience is a plus.
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement:
New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.

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