Civil Rights Specialist

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Civil Rights Commission seeks a Civil Rights Specialist in Indianapolis. You will interview complainants, respond to public inquiries about civil rights violations, and draft discrimination complaints. You will prepare cases for investigation across employment, housing, credit, education, and public accommodations.

Success requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to provide timely, professional service to the public and to apply civil rights law with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indiana Civil Rights Law, Commission Rules and EEOC decisions.
• Ability to analyze information and apply law to civil rights cases.
• Strong communication and counseling skills for complainants.
• Proficiency in computer use and database management.

Responsibilities

• Interview complainants and respond to public inquiries about civil rights violations.
• Draft discrimination complaints and prepare cases for investigation.
• Handle cases across employment, housing, credit, education, and public accommodations.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely service to the public.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Counseling abilities

Case analysis

Data management

Tools

Database management

Job description

The Civil Rights Specialist position, also referred to as an Intake/Case Control specialist, serves as a front-line responder for the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. The role involves interviewing complainants, answering public inquiries about civil rights violations, drafting discrimination complaints, and preparing cases for investigation across employment, housing, credit, education, and public accommodations. Located in Indianapolis, this position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to provide timely and professional service to the public.

Key qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Indiana Civil Rights Law, Commission Rules, Regulations, and EEOC court decisions
• Specialized knowledge of civil rights principles, practices, and current trends at state and national levels
• Ability to analyze and summarize information and apply law in employment, credit, housing, education, and public accommodations
• Ability to understand legal concepts and relate prior decisions to specific cases
• Effective communication skills and ability to counsel individuals filing civil rights complaints
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer use and database management