NYS Division of Human Rights · 12 hours ago
Assistant Counsel
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expThe NYS Division of Human Rights is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Counsel working within the Prosecutions Office. The role involves prosecuting discrimination complaints, reviewing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Prosecutes discrimination complaints on behalf of the Division under New York State Human Rights Law
Reviews case files and related documentation, interviews witnesses, prepares cases, and presents evidence at administrative hearings
Drafts legal documents, including petitions, answers and briefs, and appears for oral argument at State court proceedings
Negotiates, prepares, and submits settlement agreements
Conducts legal research and drafts guidance and legal opinions on state and federal law
Provides assistance with discovery holds, records management, and Freedom on Information Law requests
Such other duties as may be required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar
Candidates must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Company
NYS Division of Human Rights
New York State’s nation-leading human rights agency dedicated to protecting you from discrimination, hate, and bias.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase