AGENCY ATTORNEY L3

NYCHA’s Law Department, General Litigation Division, seeks an attorney to handle high-stakes employment and fair-housing litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, and to defend appeals from agency determinations on tenancy terminations, applicant eligibility, lease succession, and Section 8 benefits.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex employment and housing civil-rights actions (discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, failure-to-accommodate, etc.) in state and federal courts, including fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, affidavits, and other documents in Article 78 and Article 81 proceedings.
• Appear for oral argument before trial and appellate courts.
• Investigate and respond to discrimination charges filed with HUD, EEOC, NYS Division of Human Rights, and NYC Commission on Human Rights.
• Recommend, negotiate, and draft settlement agreements on behalf of the agency.
• Respond to court notices, agency communications, and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding active or potential litigation.
• Research legal questions and provide advice to other agency departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all NYCHA proceedings.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of post-admission U.S. legal experience or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Intern (30086).
• Must remain a member in good standing of the New York State Bar for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• Assignment Level II: one year at AL I or two years of comparable post-bar experience in relevant practice areas.
• Assignment Level III: two years in AL I/II or three years of comparable post-bar experience in relevant practice areas.
• Admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (preferred).
• Knowledge of EEO and housing laws (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, Housing Act of 1937, NY Executive Law, NYC Administrative Code).
• Strong legal analysis, writing, and factual-investigation skills.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans.
• Deferred-compensation plans.
• Defined pension benefit through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Pay

$106,404 – $120,000 per year.

Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter (including bar admission date if applicable), two writing samples, three professional references, and a copy of their law-school transcript.