Intake Counsel
Core
Provide legal guidance and support to a call center staff responsible for assessing potential discrimination claims and identifying matters within the jurisdiction of the New York City Human Rights Law.
Role type
Intake Counsel (Attorney)
Builds
Pre-complaint interventions, draft complaints, and corrective action orders for alleged violations of the NYCHRL.
Domain
Civil Rights / Human Rights Law / Public Sector
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal analysis, claim assessment, complaint drafting, pre-complaint intervention, negotiation support, data management, training development
Preferred skills
Experience in civil rights law, community partner engagement
Technologies
Digital and paper filing systems, database management
Responsibilities
Review staff assessments of potential claims and provide guidance on jurisdiction and violations; Review and approve draft complaints for filing; Serve as a legal resource for routing matters to Pre-Complaint Intervention or fast track intake; Support frontline staff in conducting Pre-Complaint Interventions and reviewing stipulations; Maintain continuity in the OCRE database; Organize and staff intake clinics with community partners; Create and update training and process materials; Organize staff meetings and represent the unit at inter-departmental meetings; Perform administrative tasks including scheduling and call direction.
Seniority
Mid-level Attorney (1-3 years post-admission)
