EEO Attorney

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; 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. The role involves conducting investigations, interviews, document gathering, and drafting detailed reports with minimal oversight.

Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have post-bar legal experience. Preferred candidates possess investigative or litigation background and knowledge of civil rights laws.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after admission; or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, one year of experience at Level I or two years of comparable legal experience after admission; for Level III, two years at Levels I/II or three years total.
• Preferred: investigative and/or litigation experience; strong knowledge of Title VII, ADA, and NY State/City Human Rights Laws; excellent writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of complex EEO violations.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
• Gather documents and prepare written summaries and closing memos.
• Research EEO law issues and conduct compliance inspections.
• Provide EEO training for FDNY employees and units.
• Assist in developing EEO statistics and reports.

Skills

Investigative experience

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent judgment

Education

Admitted to New York State Bar

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.

, $92,525.00 – $110,478.00