Agency Attorney II - Civil Rights Litigation

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Commission on Human Rights seeks Agency Attorneys, Level 2, to join the Law Enforcement Bureau. The role covers pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation to enforce the NYC Human Rights Law.

Candidates must be admitted to the NYS Bar and meet post-admission experience requirements. The position offers opportunities to lead on complex cases and to engage with diverse communities across NYC.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• One year of U.S. legal experience after bar admission (state bar).
• Six months as Agency Attorney Interne (30086) or equivalent.
• Maintain NYS Bar membership in good standing while employed.
• For AL II: one year at AL I or two years of comparable legal experience; AL III: two years at AL I/II or three years total.

Responsibilities

• Interview public claims of discrimination; conduct pre-complaint interventions and file complaints as appropriate.
• Investigate discrimination claims and pattern or practice violations.
• Negotiate settlements and monitor compliance; draft settlement agreements.
• Represent Commission in mediation and at hearings; pursue discovery and depositions.
• Litigate cases from probable cause to hearings division; present to ALJ and Commission.
• Lead or assist on large-scale investigations or complex litigation.
• Collaborate with Community Relations Bureau for trainings and systemic discrimination efforts.
• Represent Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and bar associations.
• Assist with training and professional development of staff.

Skills

Bar admission + NYS Bar

Independent & collaborative work

Strong oral & written communication

Leadership & people skills

Diverse community engagement

Job description

City of New York’s Commission on Human Rights seeks Agency Attorneys, Level 2, to join the Law Enforcement Bureau. The role covers pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation to enforce the NYC Human Rights Law.

Candidates must be admitted to the NYS Bar and meet post-admission experience requirements. The position offers opportunities to lead on complex cases and to engage with diverse communities across NYC.