Disability Rights & Reasonable Accommodation Lead

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is seeking an Agency Attorney Level III in the Disability Rights Unit to supervise RA reviews, coordinate cooperative dialogue, and ensure compliance with disability laws. The role involves advising management, preparing RA reports, and serving as Disability Service Facilitator for public inquiries.

Strong negotiation and case-assessment skills are essential; NYS Bar admission and relevant experience are required for advancement within Assignment

Qualifications

• Admission to NYS Bar; ability to advise on RA matters and compliance with disability laws.
• One year of satisfactory US legal experience after admission; or six months as Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• To be assigned to AL II/III, applicants must have progressive experience in disability-rights related law.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and legal guidance for RA review and Cooperative Dialogue processes.
• Oversee Cooperative Dialogue with FDNY employees and management; assess accommodations and undue hardship analyses.
• Ensure RA practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and DCAS policies.
• Assist employees and managers on rights and responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodations.
• Prepare and submit RA-related reports; coordinate with the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Serve as Disability Service Facilitator and coordinate public requests for disability accommodations.
• Investigate disability discrimination complaints and issue findings and recommendations.
• Research and stay current on disability-rights developments; advise on revisions to RA policies.
• Collaborate with Legal Affairs and Labor Relations as needed; support arbitration preparation.
• Maintain accurate records and data tracking for reporting.

Skills

Bar admission NYS

Legal experience after admission

Assignment Level III experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is seeking an Agency Attorney Level III in the Disability Rights Unit to supervise RA reviews, coordinate cooperative dialogue, and ensure compliance with disability laws. The role involves advising management, preparing RA reports, and serving as Disability Service Facilitator for public inquiries.

Strong negotiation and case-assessment skills are essential; NYS Bar admission and relevant experience are required for advancement within Assignment