Senior Attorney (NYS HELPS)

About the role

Prosecutes discrimination complaints on behalf of Division under New York State Human Rights Law.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes discrimination complaints on behalf of Division under New York State Human Rights Law.
• Reviews case files and related documentation, interviews witnesses, prepares cases and presents evidence at Division administrative hearings.
• Interviews complainants, gathers documents, evaluates evidence and discusses potential settlements with respondent’s counsel and participates in prehearing settlement conferences.
• Drafts preliminary conference hearing statements, objections to proposed hearings, and settlement agreements in accordance with Division policies.
• Documents case activity in Division’s Case Management System.
• Conducts additional tasks as assigned in furtherance of the Division’s activities.

Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Current New York State Division of Human Rights employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-per