Disability Rights Attorney - Public Safety & Accessibility

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York—Agency Attorney role—requires New York State Bar admission and experience with disability rights and reasonable accommodations. The attorney will supervise RA review, lead Cooperative Dialogue, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and DCAS guidelines. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Residency is not required for this position. The incumbent will coordinate with legal affairs and labor relations, prepare compliance reports, and assist management in

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after admission, or six months as Agency Attorney Intern.
• Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar.
• Experience with reasonable accommodations, disability rights, EEO, or employment law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, legal guidance, and substantive oversight of the review and processing of RA requests and the Cooperative Dialogue process.
• Oversee and participate in the Cooperative Dialogue with FDNY employees and management, including accommodations and undue hardship analyses.
• Ensure FDNY RA practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and DCAS policies.
• Prepare and submit reports concerning RA requests and DRU activities.

Job description

City of New York—Agency Attorney role—requires New York State Bar admission and experience with disability rights and reasonable accommodations. The attorney will supervise RA review, lead Cooperative Dialogue, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and DCAS guidelines. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Residency is not required for this position. The incumbent will coordinate with legal affairs and labor relations, prepare compliance reports, and assist management in