Senior Attorney Investigator

NYC Housing Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) seeks a qualified attorney to join EFAS as part of the EEO and Fair Housing Investigative Unit. The Senior Attorney Investigator will handle intake, investigations, and reporting on discrimination and harassment complaints, coordinating with HR and line managers.

The role requires NYS Bar admission and relevant US legal experience, with preferred background in EEO investigations. Occasional remote work is available, with duties located at NYCHA facilities.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• One year of US legal experience after admission or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.
• Experience conducting EEO investigations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and intake employee and resident complaints of discrimination or harassment.
• Assess complaints and determine appropriate actions.
• Conduct internal investigations including interviews at the central office.
• Draft investigative findings reports and supporting documentation.
• Research cases, EEO practices, and relevant regulations.
• Maintain organized files in a case management system.
• Provide guidance to staff and coordinate with HR on disciplinary matters.

Skills

EEO investigations

Legal research

Interviewing

Job description

The NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) seeks a qualified and experienced attorney to join NYCHA’s Office of EEO, Fair Housing, and Access Services (EFAS), as part of its EEO and Fair Housing Investigative Unit. EFAS is responsible for investigating all formal complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation filed by employees and residents alike.

In addition, EFAS is responsible for the coordination and oversight of employee and resident access services, by managing reasonable accommodation requests and disability-based services, such as for ASL interpretation.

EFAS also leads instructor-led trainings at central office and housing developments.

The Senior Attorney Investigator will report directly to the Vice President and EEO Officer of EFAS. This position requires strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work productively in a team setting.

Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Intake employee and resident complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation.
• Assess complaints and determine appropriate course of actions.
• Conduct internal investigations of EEO and fair housing complaints, including in-person interviews of parties and witnesses at our central office location.
• Draft investigative finding reports.
• Research legal cases, EEO best practices, or other regulations as necessary.
• Assist in other special projects or trainings as needed.
• Maintain organized files in a case management system.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers as needed and work closely with HR on disciplinary matters.

NOTE: Work from home options available.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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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

• Minimum two years of post-bar admission work experience relevant to conducting EEO investigations, preferably in City government.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.