Complaint Unit Attorney

Closing Date: 18th December, 2025

Description:

Description:
Amended
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management, with latitude for independent action, performs reviews of investigative reports related to highly confidential and sensitive investigations concerning complaints of discrimination and unlawful harassment pursuant to federal, state, and local EEO laws and the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Non-Discrimination Policy. Performs related work.

Reports to: Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Office of the General Counsel, Office of Special Investigations, Special Commissioner of Investigation, Office of Personnel Investigations, New York City Law Department, Freedom of Information Law Unit, and Division of Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews investigative reports to ensure that all allegations have been addressed, all necessary witnesses have been interviewed, and that the investigation was thoroughly conducted.
• Reviews investigative files to ensure that all necessary documentation has been filed in accordance with the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEO) investigative policies and procedures.
• Provides feedback and guidance to investigative staff regarding reports.
• Conducts comprehensive searches of the OEO database.
• Confers with NYCPS subject matter specialists, technical experts, and administrative trial attorneys.
• Serves as a liaison between OEO and both internal and external entities that request information regarding OEO investigations, including: New York City Law Department, Special Commissioner of Investigation, Office of Legal Services (OLS), Office of Special Investigations (OSI), NYCPS's Freedom of Information Law Unit (FOIL), NYCPS employees, various unions, members of the public, etc.
• Assists in the analysis and/or preparation of reports indicating complaint trends based on data collected.
• Reviews complex, important, or highly technical laws, rules, or regulations.
• Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda on education law and employment discrimination issues.
• Advises on legal aspects of enforcement and administration of rules and regulations, including the NYCPS's Non-Discrimination Policy.
• Analyzes, studies, and prepares legal opinions on the effects of Federal, State, and City legislation in the areas of education law and employment discrimination.
• Identifies issues that require more legal analysis or review and refers them to the appropriate office.
• Drafts complex rules or regulations, including amendments to the NYCPS's Non-Discrimination Policy.
• Works to ensure compliance with the NYCPS's Non-Discrimination Policy and internal complaint procedures.
• Maintains an investigative caseload, particularly the investigation of complicated/high profile cases. School-based investigations may require travel to schools in any of the five boroughs.
• Writes investigative reports.
• Trains and supervises investigators, including accompanying investigators during interviews both in the office and in the field.
• Testifies at administrative hearings, civil depositions, or criminal trials on behalf of the Agency if warranted.
• Assists in training OEO staff on investigative processes and techniques, report writing, office policy, and intake procedures.
• Assists in monitoring the work flow of the unit, ensuring compliance with deadlines; prepares reports and summaries.

Qualification Requirements:
Minimum:

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 2 or 3 below.
• 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 (30086).

Note: To be assigned to L 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.

Note: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

Plus

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of the experience described in "1" above

Preferred:

• Overall knowledge of the NYCPS system and ability to advise and render legal opinions on educational policies and practices.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.

Salary: $106,194 - $116,813

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Note: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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