City of New York · 3 weeks ago
Agency Attorney, Level III
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expThe City of New York is seeking a Full-time Agency Attorney Level III to serve in the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and the Bureau of Investigations and Trials. The role focuses on prosecuting EEO matters and managing disciplinary cases, while providing legal advice and case strategy to senior leadership.
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Responsibilities
Litigate and prosecute disciplinary cases arising from EEO investigations with sufficient proof of a violation, from charging through resolution
Draft, refine, and serve charges/specifications; prepare witnesses and exhibits; conduct pre-hearing conferences, Step hearings, and first-chair OATH trials
Evaluate case posture (e.g., aggravation/mitigation, credibility, comparators, penalty ranges) and recommend appropriate resolution, including negotiating settlements, last-chance agreements, and remedial terms
Manage the litigation record: motions, discovery demands/responses, subpoenas, evidentiary and in-limine applications, summations/post-hearing briefs, and appeals where applicable
Advise senior leadership on case strategy, precedent, and risk; provide clear, time-sensitive updates and written recommendations
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
Preferred
Administrative litigation experience strongly preferred, including first- or second-chair hearings/trials (OATH or comparable forums), evidentiary motion practice, direct and cross-examination, and post-hearing briefing
Demonstrated case-charging and penalty-recommendation experience comfort owning a litigation docket from intake of substantiated findings through resolution
Strong working knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws, and familiarity with municipal disciplinary due-process frameworks
Exceptional legal writing (charges, motions, briefs) and oral advocacy skills proven ability to prepare witnesses (including senior officials) for testimony
Sound judgment and professionalism in handling sensitive matters, privileged material, and confidential personnel information
Negotiation skills to achieve appropriate, defensible outcomes that deter misconduct, ensure accountability, and support organizational culture change
Organization and throughput: ability to manage a fast-moving docket, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality work product under time pressure
Collaborative approach with investigators, HR/Labor Relations, BITS, and operational units ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
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