City of New York · 1 day ago
Agency Attorney
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expThe City of New York is seeking an Agency Attorney (Level II) to join its Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Violence Prevention. The role involves conducting confidential investigations regarding misconduct and violations of EEO policies, preparing reports, and providing legal guidance on workplace issues.
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Responsibilities
Investigating complaints of unlawful discrimination and violence in the workplace
Preparing written reports of investigations for internal complaints
Reviewing reports written by non-attorney investigators to ensure accuracy and completeness
Reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation, including by engaging in the cooperative dialogue and drafting determinations
Maintaining organized case files of investigations and reasonable accommodations
Collecting and maintaining data regarding internal complaints, reasonable accommodations, and training activities
Preparing quarterly and annual reports regarding DSNY’s implementation of its EEO program, as well as other ad-hoc reports
Providing advice and guidance to employees and management regarding difficult workplace situations
Conducting legal research on equal opportunity laws and regulations
Recommending areas for policy improvement to prevent discrimination and workplace violence
Conducting trainings and seminars for employees at all levels on Department policies and applicable laws related to equal employment opportunity and workplace violence prevention
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) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
To be assigned to 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
Ability to interact respectfully with all levels of DSNY and City employees
Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive documents and situations
Outstanding communication and writing ability
Ability to effectively use Westlaw and the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel
Knowledge of employment law (e.g. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, NYS Workplace Violence Prevention Law etc.)
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.
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