Senior Attorney (NYS HELPS)

NYS Division of Human Rights; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & PTO

PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

NYS Pension

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Deferred Compensation

529 college savings program

Job summary

The NYS Division of Human Rights seeks a Senior Attorney to prosecute discrimination complaints under the NYS Human Rights Law. The role involves reviewing files, interviewing witnesses, presenting evidence at hearings, and drafting settlement agreements in line with Division policies.

Non-Competitive NY HELPS eligibility may apply, with potential reassignment from current NYS roles. Comprehensive benefits and state service expectations accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
• Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.
• For NY HELPS, appointment may be non-competitive with no examination required but candidates must meet title qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes discrimination complaints under New York State Human Rights Law.
• Reviews case files, interviews witnesses, prepares cases and presents evidence at administrative hearings.
• Interviews complainants, gathers documents, evaluates evidence and discusses settlements with respondents' counsel.
• Drafts preliminary conference statements, objections, and settlement agreements per Division policies.
• Documents case activity in the Case Management System and supports Division operations.

Skills

Legal experience

State government exposure

Litigation skills

Education

Admission to NYS Bar

Job description

Duties Description

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prosecutes discrimination complaints on behalf of Division under New York State Human Rights Law.
• Reviews case files and related documentation, interviews witnesses, prepares cases and presents evidence at Division administrative hearings.
• Interviews complainants, gathers documents, evaluates evidence and discusses potential settlements with respondent's counsel and participates in prehearing settlement conferences.
• Drafts preliminary conference hearing statements, objections to proposed hearings, and settlement agreements in accordance with Division policies.
• Documents case activity in Division's Case Management System. Conducts additional tasks as assigned in furtherance of the Division's activities.

Description

Duties Description

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prosecutes discrimination complaints on behalf of Division under New York State Human Rights Law.
• Reviews case files and related documentation, interviews witnesses, prepares cases and presents evidence at Division administrative hearings.
• Interviews complainants, gathers documents, evaluates evidence and discusses potential settlements with respondent's counsel and participates in prehearing settlement conferences.
• Drafts preliminary conference hearing statements, objections to proposed hearings, and settlement agreements in accordance with Division policies.
• Documents case activity in Division's Case Management System. Conducts additional tasks as assigned in furtherance of the Division's activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Current New York State Division of Human Rights employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney and are interested in reassignment; OR current New York State employees with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service in a position at SG-23 or above and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the NYS bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

This position is eligible for additional $4150 location pay.

Salaries are non-negotiable. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the posted salary range.