LEGAL DIRECTOR, CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Core
Legal Director overseeing compliance with federal court settlement orders and civil/human rights mandates for New York City Emergency Management, ensuring equal treatment of vulnerable populations during emergency operations.
Role type
Senior IC legal director (civil and human rights)
Builds
Compliance frameworks and remediation measures for emergency preparedness and response
Domain
Public sector emergency management + civil rights law
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Federal civil rights law expertise, ADA compliance, settlement order interpretation, stakeholder liaison, legal research, data collection, grievance resolution, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Employment/labor law knowledge, presentation skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, Power BI/Westlaw/Lexis familiarity, equity lens application
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Power BI, Westlaw, Lexis
Responsibilities
Coordinate with NYCEM units for civil/human rights compliance; Ensure adherence to BCID Settlement Order terms; Liaise with Corporation Counsel's Office; Research emergency planning materials for DAFN populations; Collect progress data from bureaus; Resolve ADA grievances; Coordinate disability community briefings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC