The NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) seeks a recent law school graduate interested in starting a career in equal employment opportunity and equity and inclusion initiatives. This qualified person will join the EEO and Fair Housing (FH) Investigations Unit as an Attorney Interne Investigator.
The EEO and FH Investigations Unit is situated within NYCHA’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). The investigator will report directly to the Deputy Director of the EEO and FH Investigations Unit, with a dotted line to the Vice President of ODEI.
This position requires strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work productively in a team setting.
Under close supervision, the successful candidate will receive training and practical experience performing legal work including:
• Intake employee complaints and maintain organized files in a case management system.
• Analyze EEO issues and assist in internal investigations of EEO and fair housing complaints.
• Assist in conducting interviews of parties and witnesses.
• Draft investigative finding reports.
• Research legal cases, EEO policies, or other regulations as necessary.
• Assist in DEI special projects as needed.
• Provide other support and guidance to employees and managers as needed, including supporting other initiatives of ODEI.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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 written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines.
• Ability to implement new EEO programs under supervision.
• Knowledge of EEO and Fair Housing laws and policies a plus.
Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
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Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
POSTING DATE
07/27/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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.