EEO Attorney

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) seeks a full-time Agency Attorney Level III in the Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of EEO, the role conducts investigations, interviews, document review, and prepares written findings and memos for action by FDNY bureaus.

The incumbent also researches EEO law and may train staff. Preferred candidates will have strong writing, analytical, communications, and people skills, and a track record in investigative or

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of US legal experience after bar admission or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.
• Maintain New York State Bar membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex EEO violations with minimal oversight.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; gather documents.
• Prepare written summaries and closing memos for the Assistant Commissioner.
• Research EEO law, conduct compliance inspections, and draft intake reports.
• Provide EEO training to FDNY employees and units; assist with EEO statistics.

Skills

Interviewing

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical skills

People skills

Job description

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.

Minimum 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Prior investigative and/or litigation experience is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Excellent writing, analytical, communications, and people skills. Ability to complete assigned tasks in an independent, organized, and timely manner.