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 orders and settlement agreements
Domain
Public sector / Civil rights law
Required skills
Litigation, investigation, negotiation, settlement drafting, mediation, administrative law, deposition taking, public speaking, training delivery
Preferred skills
Lead attorney experience on complex cases, policy guidance development
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems
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 at trial; collaborate on community training and outreach; serve as lead attorney on complex investigations or specialized projects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC