EEO Attorney

New York City Fire Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Agency Attorney Level III in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of EEO and the Director, the successful candidate will conduct investigations of complex EEO violations, and interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses with significant independent judgment.

Minimum qualifications include admission to the New York State Bar, and either one year of legal experience post-admission

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and good standing for duration of employment.
• One year of legal experience after admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• To be assigned to higher levels, relevant years of experience in law related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of complex EEO violations with minimal oversight.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses as part of investigations.

Skills

Investigations

Interviewing

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Admission to NYS Bar

Job description

Note: Please include a cover letter when applying.

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.

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.