Agency Attorney Interne

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) seeks Agency Attorney Internes to join its Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE). The Commission implements the New York City Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach, working to address historic and contemporary inequities and to help ensure people can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination. Its work includes training, education, policy initiatives, proactive testing to identify patterns of discrimination, investigations, litigation, and other enforcement measures.

Agency Attorney Internes enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation. This position is for 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 pattern-or-practice violations for potential Commission-initiated action.
• Negotiate claim resolutions, draft settlement agreements, and monitor compliance with settlements.
• Litigate cases from a probable-cause determination 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.
• Potentially litigate cases through trial, an Administrative Law Judge recommendation, and issuance of a Commission order.
• Represent the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and bar associations.
• Perform 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