Intake Counsel, Civil Rights Enforcement (NYC)

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE) of the City of New York seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Intake Counsel to Infoline, the agency’s call center. The Counsel will provide legal guidance and support to staff assessing potential NYCHRL claims and identifying matters within the law’s jurisdiction.

Under the Deputy Commissioner and senior leadership, the Intake Counsel will review claims, draft filings, and communicate with the public and partners while supporting Pre-Complaint

Qualifikationen

• Admission to the New York State Bar and active bar membership.
• At least one year of post-bar U.S. legal experience or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.
• Ability to review complaints and draft filings for NYCHRL cases.

Aufgaben

• Review Infoline staff assessments of potential claims and provide guidance on jurisdiction and appropriate next steps.
• Review and approve draft complaints for filing to ensure clear allegations of NYCHRL violations.
• Communicate effectively with New Yorkers, community organizations, and departments by email, phone, or in person.
• Serve as a legal resource for Infoline staff in routing matters to Pre-Complaint Intervention or other priority placements.
• Support Infoline by assisting with Pre-Complaint Interventions and reviewing draft stipulations and orders.
• Help maintain continuity in the OCRE database and assist with training materials and techniques.
• Organize and staff intake clinics with community partners and coordinate with Infoline leadership.
• Maintain filing systems and perform meticulous data entry at a fast pace.
• Perform duties to advance the work of OCRE and other tasks as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Legal analysis

Communication

Policy interpretation

Ausbildung

New York State Bar Admission

Jobbeschreibung

The Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE) of the City of New York seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Intake Counsel to Infoline, the agency’s call center. The Counsel will provide legal guidance and support to staff assessing potential NYCHRL claims and identifying matters within the law’s jurisdiction.

Under the Deputy Commissioner and senior leadership, the Intake Counsel will review claims, draft filings, and communicate with the public and partners while supporting Pre-Complaint