AGENCY ATTORNEY LEVEL I

New York City, NY • Brooklyn, NY

112d

About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Agency Attorney Level I in the Bureau of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Unit. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner and the Director, the successful candidate will: conduct thorough intake interviews and fact-gathering; may conduct limited investigations and follow-ups as necessary; request and review relevant documents; demonstrate an understanding of the allegations and issues; inform complainants on their rights and provide information on Department policies and processes; prepare and submit reports that are timely, clear, and concise; assist other attorneys with investigations of EEO violations; and interface with Department members in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent writing, analytical, communications, and people skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in an independent, organized, and timely manner.
• Prior experience with effective communications strategies, employee relations, and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intake interviews and fact-gathering.
• May conduct limited investigations and follow-ups as necessary.
• Request and review relevant documents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the allegations and issues.
• Inform complainants on their rights and provide information on Department policies and processes.
• Prepare and submit reports that are timely, clear, and concise.
• Assist other attorneys with investigations of EEO violations.
• Interface with Department members in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees