City of New York · 1 month ago
Agency Attorney Interne
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$73K/yr - $83K/yrThe City of New York's Commission on Human Rights is dedicated to enforcing the city’s Human Rights Law and addressing discrimination. They are seeking Agency Attorney Internes to support the Law Enforcement Bureau in various legal processes including investigations, mediations, and litigation.
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Responsibilities
Interviews members of the public alleging claims of discrimination; engaging in pre-complaint interventions, investigations, and files complaints where appropriate
Investigates claims of discrimination made by members of the public and pattern or practice violations for potential Commission-initiated action
Negotiates resolutions of claims and drafts settlement agreements. Monitors compliance with settlement agreements
Litigate cases from a threshold of determination of probable cause through and including referral to the hearings division
May represent the Commission before an Administrative Law Judge at conferences, and engages in discovery, including taking and defending depositions
May litigate cases at trial through and including issuance of an Administrative Law Judge recommendation and issuance of Commission order
Collaborates with the Commission’s Community Relations Bureau to provide trainings and to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination
Represents the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and at bar associations
Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of Law Enforcement Bureau
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar
Preferred
Strong relationships with organizations and groups serving diverse communities in the City and experience working with some of the following people and communities: immigrants, people of color, people with limited English proficiency, people living with HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender people, people with disabilities, people with accommodations issues related to pregnancy, disability or religion, and people with criminal or arrest histories
Must be well-organized, assertive, and able to work independently and collaboratively
Strong work ethic
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong people skills and leadership skills
Familiarity with the NYCHRL
Fluency in a language other than English, preferably one common in New York City
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
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