Agency Attorney, Level III
About The Position
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is seeking a full-time Agency Attorney Level III to work in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office and the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (BITs). The primary focus will be on prosecuting EEO matters with evidence of policy violations through the Department’s due-process pathways, including hearings and trials at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Commissioner of BITs and work closely with the Assistant Commissioner of EEO, Labor Relations, and other FDNY bureaus, exercising independent judgment with minimal oversight.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
- Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
- Two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Responsibilities
- Litigate and prosecute disciplinary cases arising from EEO investigations with sufficient proof of a violation, from charging through resolution.
- Draft, refine, and serve charges/specifications; prepare witnesses and exhibits; conduct pre-hearing conferences, Step hearings, and first-chair OATH trials.
- Evaluate case posture (e.g., aggravation/mitigation, credibility, comparators, penalty ranges) and recommend appropriate resolution, including negotiating settlements, last-chance agreements, and remedial terms.
- Manage the litigation record: motions, discovery demands/responses, subpoenas, evidentiary and in-limine applications, summations/post-hearing briefs, and appeals where applicable.
- Advise senior leadership on case strategy, precedent, and risk; provide clear, time-sensitive updates and written recommendations.
Benefits
- Full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
