City of New York
The New York City Housing Authority’s Law Department’s General Litigation Division seeks an attorney to litigate significant and complex employment and fair housing matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and to defend the nation’s largest public housing agency in appeals from administrative determinations concerning tenancy-termination charges, applicant eligibility, remaining-family-member lease succession rights, and Section 8 benefits.
Responsibilities
Litigate employment and housing-related civil rights actions (discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, etc.) in state and federal civil courts, including fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, affidavits, and other documents in response to Article 78 and Article 81 proceedings in state court.
Appear for oral argument before trial and appellate courts.
Investigate and respond to housing and employment discrimination charges and complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights.
Recommend settlement of litigation matters; negotiate and draft settlement agreements on behalf of the agency.
Respond to communications and notices from courts, agencies, opposing counsel, and internal agency stakeholders regarding potential or active litigation matters.
Perform other related duties, including researching legal questions and providing advice and counsel to other agency departments.
NOTE:
The selected candidate is required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Application Requirements
Resume and cover letter must include bar admission date(s) (month and year).
Provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts.
Provide three references, listing each professional association and the circumstances in which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills.
Submit a copy of law school transcript.
Minimum Qualifications
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 (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In Addition to Meeting the Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 Skills
Qualification for admission to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Knowledge of EEO and housing laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, Housing Act of 1937, New York State Executive Law, and New York City Administrative Code.
Strong legal analysis and writing skills and the ability to conduct thorough factual investigations, research applicable law, conduct legal analysis, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a matter.
Residency Requirement NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Salary $106,404.00 – $120,000.00
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Responsibilities
Litigate employment and housing-related civil rights actions (discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate, etc.) in state and federal civil courts, including fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, affidavits, and other documents in response to Article 78 and Article 81 proceedings in state court.
Appear for oral argument before trial and appellate courts.
Investigate and respond to housing and employment discrimination charges and complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights.
Recommend settlement of litigation matters; negotiate and draft settlement agreements on behalf of the agency.
Respond to communications and notices from courts, agencies, opposing counsel, and internal agency stakeholders regarding potential or active litigation matters.
Perform other related duties, including researching legal questions and providing advice and counsel to other agency departments.
NOTE:
The selected candidate is required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
Application Requirements
Resume and cover letter must include bar admission date(s) (month and year).
Provide two writing samples representing the candidate’s efforts.
Provide three references, listing each professional association and the circumstances in which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills.
Submit a copy of law school transcript.
Minimum Qualifications
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 (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In Addition to Meeting the Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 Skills
Qualification for admission to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Knowledge of EEO and housing laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, Housing Act of 1937, New York State Executive Law, and New York City Administrative Code.
Strong legal analysis and writing skills and the ability to conduct thorough factual investigations, research applicable law, conduct legal analysis, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a matter.
Residency Requirement NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Salary $106,404.00 – $120,000.00
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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