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:

• 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.

Responsibilities

With minimal oversight and exercising significant independent judgment, the successful candidate will:

• 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).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. 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

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.

Pay

Salary range: $114,000 - $145,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 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).
• 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.

Skills

• Prior investigative and/or litigation experience.
• 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.

Additional Information

• New York City Residency is not required for this position.
• 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.

Minor Metadata

Job ID: 778979
Posted until: 2026-07-22
Title code: 30087
Civil service title: AGENCY ATTORNEY
Title classification: Non-Competitive-5
Business title: EEO Attorney
- Experienced (non-manager)
Job level: 03
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn N