Job Title: EEO Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
The EEO Attorney will play a crucial role in the Department of Correction's efforts to ensure integrity, professionalism, and accountability within its workforce. The primary responsibilities include:
- Analyzing, evaluating, and conducting fact-finding investigations concerning complaints of discrimination filed by employees.
- Performing EEO legal work and research, including fact-finding and addressing questions of law.
- Interviewing charging parties, witnesses, and respondents to gather facts relevant to charges of discriminatory employment practices.
- Collecting documentation about agency policies and procedures, as well as statistical evidence pertinent to the complaint of discrimination.
- Writing investigative plans and reports; outlining case questions to be asked and determining which documents to request.
- Contacting members of service and/or EEO liaisons for additional information.
- Gathering all relevant supporting documents and recommending penalties and resolutions.
- Providing advice on EEO legal matters.
- Collaborating with the Disability Rights Coordinator (DRC) to determine eligibility and effective accommodations for individuals with disabilities under applicable laws.
- Engaging in and thoroughly documenting cooperative dialogue with reasonable accommodation applicants.
- Conducting legal research in preparation of determinations and verifying disability documentation provided by physicians or other appropriate professionals.
- Ensuring timely review of applications, eligibility, determination, and notification of accommodations.
- Drafting letters memorializing cooperative dialogue and determination of requests.
- Maintaining files in a highly confidential manner and compiling and analyzing data to prepare reports and other outputs.
- Conducting regular and comprehensive assessments of the effectiveness of support resources by collecting and analyzing data.
- Working collaboratively to assist with other department assessment activities and participating in the development of a tracking initiative.
- Providing input on policy and program development for the office and performing other duties as assigned.
- Visiting facilities for site visits or other purposes as needed.
Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the position of EEO Attorney, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne.
- Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
- For 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.
- For 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.
Salary Information:
The salary range for the EEO Attorney position is $92, to $106,.
Additional Information:
As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or characteristics including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to be objective and thorough in conducting investigations.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and City of New York discrimination laws.
Residency Requirement:
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
