AGENCY ATTORNEY 03

$103,055 - $115,000/Yr

Nyc Housing Authority - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development

About the position

The NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking an experienced Agency Attorney to join its General Litigation Division. This role involves litigating significant employment and fair housing matters on behalf of the largest public housing agency in the nation. The attorney will handle complex civil rights actions, including discrimination and retaliation cases, and will be responsible for various legal proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment and housing-related civil rights actions in state and federal civil courts, including fact investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
• Appear for oral argument before trial and appellate courts.
• Investigate and respond to employment and housing discrimination charges and complaints filed with administrative agencies.
• Defend NYCHA in appeals from administrative determinations concerning employment and tenancy-termination, applicant eligibility, succession rights, and Section 8 benefits.
• 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.

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 Intern.
• Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• 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, and Fair Housing Act.
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.