Attorney

Job Title: EEO Attorney (2 Openings)

Location: New York City (Hybrid – 3 days in office following training)

Start Date: ASAP

Bar Admission: Active New York State Bar admission required for both roles

Compensation:

<1 year post-bar: $40/hour

1–3 years post-bar: $52/hour

3–7 years post-bar: $56/hour

7+ years post-bar: $58/hour

Position 1: Short-Term EEO Attorney (3–6 Month Contract)

Overview:

A government agency is seeking a contract attorney to review and analyze completed EEO investigations and prepare detailed written reports of findings. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented attorney with strong writing skills and a commitment to fairness and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Review recorded interviews and investigative documentation

Summarize and assess facts in relation to applicable EEO laws and internal policies

Draft comprehensive, well-organized findings reports

Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Qualifications:

Newly admitted attorneys encouraged to apply

Excellent legal writing, attention to detail, and analytical ability required

Familiarity with EEO law preferred but not required

Position 2: Long-Term EEO Investigations Attorney (6+ Months, Potential to Extend)

Overview:

A government agency is also seeking a long-term contract attorney to conduct EEO investigations from intake through resolution. This includes leading interviews, analyzing facts, and producing investigative reports with legal conclusions and recommendations. The role may include addressing requests for reasonable accommodations.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses

Investigate claims of discrimination, harassment, and accommodation requests

Apply local, state, and federal EEO laws and agency policies

Draft reports, correspondence, and memos reflecting investigative findings

Qualifications:

2+ years of legal experience preferred, though candidates with relevant experience will be considered

Experience in internal investigations, fact-finding, or depositions is a strong plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.