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 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
Required skills
Federal civil rights law expertise, ADA compliance, settlement order management, stakeholder liaison, legal research, data collection, grievance resolution, strategic planning
Preferred skills
New York State Bar membership, knowledge of Rehabilitation Act, presentation skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, Power BI/Westlaw/Lexis familiarity, equity lens application
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Power BI, Westlaw, Lexis
Responsibilities
Coordinate with DAFN staff and NYCEM units for civil rights compliance; Ensure legal compliance with BCID Settlement Order; Liaise with Corporation Counsel's Office; Research materials for emergency planning; Collect progress data from bureaus; Resolve ADA grievances; Coordinate disability community briefings
Seniority
Senior, management level