The New York City Housing Authority’s Law Department seeks an experienced attorney to litigate significant and complex employment discrimination and fair housing matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and to advise other departments on policy issues, such as program eligibility and reasonable accommodations for tenants and employees with disabilities.

Under supervision of the Director and Chief of General Litigation, responsibilities include:

1. Litigate employment and fair housing matters having significant legal, policy, and/or financial implications in state and federal courts, including fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
2. Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and other documents.
3. Appear for oral argument before trial and appellate courts.
4. Negotiate and draft settlement/conciliation agreements.
5. Supervise outside counsel.
6. Respond to Article 78 appeals from administrative determinations concerning tenancy-termination, applicant eligibility, succession rights, Section 8 benefits, and employment termination.
7. Investigate and prepare answers and position statements responding to housing and employment discrimination charges filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights, City Commission on Human Rights, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.
8. Conduct legal research on various issues.
9. Advise other agency departments on policy issues.
10. Try matters before administrative law judges.
11. Perform other related duties.

Note: The selected candidate is required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.

Additional Information

1. Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year); three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements.
2. Two writing samples may be requested if selected for an interview.
3. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, 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).
4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
5. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar and 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. 2. Knowledge of EEO, housing, and employment 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, Civil Service Law, and New York City Administrative Code. 3. 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 weakness of a matter.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.