EEO Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FDNY, the Fire Department of the City of New York, seeks an Agency Attorney Level III in the EEO Office to conduct investigations, interviews, and document reviews, and to prepare thorough intake and closing memos. The role includes EEO training and assisting in statistics and reports.

Applicants must be admitted to the NYS Bar and meet specified experience levels, with opportunities for advancement within the EEO Office.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Experience in EEO law or related civil rights matters is preferred.
• Strong investigative and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of complex EEO violations.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; gather documents and prepare summaries.
• Make referrals to appropriate bureaus and assist in statistical reporting.

Education

Admission to NYS Bar

Job description

Job Description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.
The Fire Department, City of New York ("FDNY") seeks a full-time Agency Attorney Level III in the Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Office. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner of EEO and the Director, the successful candidate will: With minimal oversight and exercising significant independent judgment, conduct investigations of complex EEO violations; conduct interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses; gather relevant documents and prepare written summaries of investigations and closing memos to the Assistant Commissioner for EEO, including referrals to the appropriate bureaus for action; research legal issues relating to EEO law; conduct EEO compliance inspections; when needed, conduct thorough intake interviews and draft detailed and timely intake reports; conduct EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units as needed; and assist in the development of EEO statistics and reports.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Qualifications

• 1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• 2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• 3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.