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.

Under general direction with wide latitude for decision making, the Agency Attorney will be reporting to the Chief of Public Information and Chief Records Officer with supervisory responsibilities of two administrative staff members (a Clerical and a Community Associate). 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 o...