Mediation Program Attorney

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the city's Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination. Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination. The Commission's Office of Mediation and Conflict Resolution ('OMCR'), revamped in 2017, has developed and implements a voluntary mediation program that provides a neutral and empowering process for all parties to facilitate a quick, efficient, and mutually acceptable resolution of claims. The program allows OMCR to assist in facilitating resolutions at various stages of the enforcement process. OMCR provides these mediation services at no cost. OMCR is supervised by a Director of OMCR and reports to the General Counsel. The Mediation Program Attorneys will report to the Director of OMCR and ensure access to high-quality mediation services for members of the public.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Four years of recent full-time responsible legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.
• Eighteen months of experience in the supervision of other attorneys in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience in the practice of law.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the Commission's work and NYCHRL.
• Experience with mediation, litigation, and settlement involving civil rights subject areas.
• Excellent legal research abilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience working with diverse communities including immigrants, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely, precise, and accurate case management including managing a complex mediation docket.
• Verifying materials submitted to OMCR at referral and following up to obtain additional information as needed.
• Drafting case-related communications and agreements promptly.
• Disseminating initiating documents to parties and/or their representatives and following up to ensure cases move forward.
• Managing multiple calendars and scheduling mediation sessions.
• Ensuring case files are updated and contain all required materials.
• Prompt and accurate data entry and docketing of all mediation-related events.
• Updating and maintaining OMCR staff calendars with current schedules.
• Developing and managing relationships with Commission staff and personnel at other City agencies.
• Expanding OMCR's public outreach and managing mediation data collection.
• Attending and assisting with pre-mediation calls and mediation sessions.
• Conducting virtual and in-person mediation sessions at the Director's discretion.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Providing additional support to the Director of OMCR as needed.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer.

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