EEO Attorney
About the role
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:
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations of complex EEO violations;
- Conduct interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses;
- Gather relevant documents and prepare written summaries of investigations and closing memos to the Assistant Commissioner for EEO, including referrals to the appropriate bureaus for action;
- Research legal issues relating to EEO law;
- Conduct EEO compliance inspections;
- When needed, conduct thorough intake interviews and draft detailed and timely intake reports;
- Conduct EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units as needed;
- Aid in the development of EEO statistics and reports.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
- 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).
Minimum Qualifications
- In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements, to be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
- To be assigned to AL III candidates must have 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.
Preferred Skills
- Prior investigative and/or litigation experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and 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.
Benefits
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
N/A
Skills
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Benefits
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Pay
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Qualifications
- New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
- The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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