Special Counsel for Fair Housing

Social Justice Division
Civil Rights Bureau—New York City
Special Counsel for Fair Housing
Reference No. CRB_NYC_SCFH_3750

Application Deadline is February 14, 2025

The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking an experienced litigator to serve as Special Counsel for Fair
Housing in the Civil Rights Bureau in the New York City office. The bureau enforces federal, state, and local laws that
protect New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity,
religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, source of income, and disability. The bureau investigates
and civilly prosecutes alleged patterns of unlawful discrimination in a variety of arenas, including employment, housing,
education, criminal justice, voting, lending, and places of public accommodation. The bureau’s docket reflects its
commitment to combating discrimination and its effects, ensuring equality of opportunity, and promoting inclusion
across New York state.

The Special Counsel for Fair Housing will focus on developing and leading investigations and litigation addressing
discrimination in housing and mortgage lending, working with other attorneys, research and data analysts, and staff in
the office. In addition, the Special Counsel will monitor changes in housing law and policy for their impact on New
Yorkers and draft policy recommendations and comments when appropriate. The Special Counsel will also engage in
community outreach, public education, and other advocacy efforts.

Qualifications:

• At least seven (7) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience, including experience in federal and state

• Substantial experience with advocacy and litigation promoting fair housing and lending rights is strongly

• Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills; and
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, project management, and teamwork

skills.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state and be admitted to practice law in
New York state. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two
(2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

The salary range for this position is $81,159 - $173,265 $3,400 in location pay. To learn more about attorney
compensation, please visit the following page:

ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf

As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state
through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid
leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust
Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per
week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on February 14, 2025.

• You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
• Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish

to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance
OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.

• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references

• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
• For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your application,
please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.