Agency Attorney 2
Core
Enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation.
Role type
Mid-level government attorney (civil rights enforcement)
Builds
Commission-initiated enforcement actions and legal resolutions
Domain
Public sector / Civil Rights Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation, investigation, negotiation, settlement drafting, mediation, deposition taking, administrative law procedures, public speaking, training delivery
Preferred skills
Lead attorney experience on complex cases, policy guidance development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Interview members of the public alleging discrimination; investigate claims and pattern or practice violations; negotiate resolutions and draft settlement agreements; represent the Commission in mediation and before Administrative Law Judges; litigate cases from probable cause determination through trial; collaborate on community training and systemic discrimination initiatives; serve as lead attorney on large-scale investigations or specialized projects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
