AGENCY ATTORNEY L3
About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority’s Law Department, General Litigation Division, seeks an attorney to litigate significant and complex employment and fair housing matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. The attorney will defend NYCHA in appeals from administrative determinations involving tenancy-termination charges, applicant eligibility, remaining family-member lease succession rights, and Section 8 benefits. The selected candidate is required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter, bar admission dates if applicable, two writing samples representing their own work, three references with professional association and context for assessing their professional skills, and a copy of their law school transcript. NYCHA employees seeking transfer, promotion, title, or level changes must have served one year in their current location and title and level, if applicable. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and meet the stated legal-experience requirements. For Assignment Level III, candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II, or three years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas related to the assignment. Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar and continued membership in good standing for the duration of employment.
- Either 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).
- For Assignment Level III: two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II, or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to bar admission in areas related to the assignment.
- Submit a resume and cover letter; bar admission date(s), if applicable; two writing samples representing the candidate’s own work; three references with their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; and a copy of the law school transcript.
- NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title, or level change opportunities must have served one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Nice To Haves
- NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Litigate significant employment and housing-related civil rights cases, including matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and failure to accommodate, in state and federal civil courts; handle investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
- Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, affidavits, and other documents in response to Article 78 and Article 81 proceedings in state court.
- Appear for oral argument before trial and appellate courts.
- Investigate and respond to housing and employment discrimination charges and complaints filed with administrative agencies, including HUD, the EEOC, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
- Recommend settlements, and negotiate and draft settlement agreements on behalf of the agency.
- Respond to communications and notices from courts, agencies, opposing counsel, and internal agency stakeholders concerning potential or active litigation.
- Research legal questions and provide advice and counsel to other agency departments, and perform other related duties.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Benefits
- Choice of medical coverage plans
- Deferred compensation plans
- Defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
