Director
Core
Lead the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (BIT) to oversee disciplinary case resolution, manage litigation before OATH, and ensure accountability within the FDNY.
Role type
Senior legal director (administrative law & litigation)
Builds
Disciplinary case resolutions, legal advocacy before OATH, and internal accountability frameworks
Domain
Public safety / Municipal law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Administrative law expertise, litigation management, case strategy, staff leadership, stakeholder negotiation, data analysis for case management
Preferred skills
Experience with high-profile cases, union relations, complex regulatory environments
Technologies
Case management systems, data tracking tools
Responsibilities
Oversee resolution of disciplinary cases from investigation to final decision; manage and direct staff attorneys in case preparation and litigation; personally handle investigations, hearings, and trials for high-profile cases; serve as a liaison to external agencies and union representatives; align BIT actions with departmental objectives.
Seniority
Director, executive-level management
