What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE position at HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION?
- HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Posted On: 03/29/2025
- Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
Department
Law Enforc.Bureau Executive
Salary Range:
$70,228.00 – $80,763.00
Job Description
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the city’s Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.
Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.
The Commission is seeking Agency Attorney Internes to join our Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB). Agency Attorney Internes work within the Law Enforcement Bureau to enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation.
Job Description:
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AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086
Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.
The Commission is seeking Agency Attorney Internes to join our Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB). Agency Attorney Internes work within the Law Enforcement Bureau to enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation.
Job Description:
- 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.
NOTE:
- The shift is Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00P.M. On Occasion, candidates may be required to work evening to support the duties of the position.
- Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE - 30086
Minimum Qualifications
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 Skills
- 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Shortlist
Job ID
709295
Title code
30086
Civil service title
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
- Experience Level:Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
2
Work location
22 Reade St, Ny
- Category:Legal Affairs
AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
Salary : $70,228 - $80,763
