Agency Attorney Level III

New York City, NY • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Agency Attorney Level III in the Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Office. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner of EEO and the Director, the successful candidate will conduct investigations of complex EEO violations with minimal oversight and exercising significant independent judgment. Responsibilities include conducting interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses; gathering relevant documents; preparing written summaries of investigations and closing memos; researching legal issues relating to EEO law; conducting EEO compliance inspections; conducting thorough intake interviews and drafting detailed intake reports; conducting EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units; and assisting in the development of EEO statistics and reports.

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).
• Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior investigative and/or litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Familiarity with New York State and City Human Rights Laws.
• Excellent writing, analytical, communications, and people skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in an independent, organized, and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of complex EEO violations with minimal oversight.
• Conduct interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Gather relevant documents and prepare written summaries of investigations.
• Prepare closing memos to the Assistant Commissioner for EEO.
• Research legal issues relating to EEO law.
• Conduct EEO compliance inspections.
• Conduct thorough intake interviews and draft detailed intake reports.
• Conduct EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units.
• Assist in the development of EEO statistics and reports.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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