Civil Rights Enforcement Attorney Intern

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Commission on Human Rights seeks Agency Attorney Internes to join the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE). They enforce the NYCHRL through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, settlements, and litigation.

Responsibilities include interviewing the public, investigating discrimination claims, negotiating settlements, and litigating cases up to Commission orders while representing the Commission at events. Residency not required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited United States law school or admission to the NYS Bar.
• Strong relationships with diverse communities in the City and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with the NYCHRL preferred.
• Fluency in a language other than English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews members of the public alleging claims of discrimination and engages in pre-complaint interventions and investigations.
• Investigates discrimination claims and pattern or practice violations for potential Commission action.
• Negotiates resolutions and drafts settlements; monitors compliance with settlements.
• Litigates cases from probable cause through referral to hearings; represents the Commission at conferences and in discovery.
• May litigate cases at trial through to Administrative Law Judge recommendations and Commission orders.
• Represents the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and bar associations.
• Performs all duties to advance the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE).

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Independent work

Leadership

People skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or law degree

Job description

The City of New York's Commission on Human Rights seeks Agency Attorney Internes to join the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE). They enforce the NYCHRL through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, settlements, and litigation.

Responsibilities include interviewing the public, investigating discrimination claims, negotiating settlements, and litigating cases up to Commission orders while representing the Commission at events. Residency not required.