Agency Attorney Interne

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $72,510 - $83,388

About The Position

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works to implement the city’s Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach, and seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities so everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination. The Commission uses training, education, policy initiatives, proactive testing, investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address discrimination.

Agency Attorney Internes join the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE) and enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation. This position has a maximum two-year term.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in Sections 520.3 or 520.5 of the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals, or admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Interview members of the public alleging discrimination, conduct pre-complaint interventions and investigations, and file complaints where appropriate.
• Investigate discrimination claims made by members of the public and potential pattern-or-practice violations for possible Commission-initiated action.
• Negotiate resolutions of claims, draft settlement agreements, and monitor compliance with settlement agreements.
• Litigate cases from a determination of probable cause through referral to the hearings division.
• Represent the Commission before an Administrative Law Judge at conferences and engage in discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Litigate cases at trial through issuance of an Administrative Law Judge recommendation and a Commission order.
• Represent the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and bar associations.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance the work of the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree