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Regulatory Senior Associate (Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, or Syracuse)

Department: Racial Justice Center
Terms of Employment: Full-Time/ Exempt (A number of in-person days will be required)
Location: New York Statewide
Salary: $85,000 to $115,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Application Deadline: Applications will be considered on 9/23/2024 or until the position is filled.

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 180,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

DEI MISSION

The NYCLU affirmatively values the humanity and contributions of those we work with, inside and outside of the organization; and will take action to build and sustain an equitable, anti-racist culture that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized and directly impacted people and communities, and an organizational environment where all people feel valued, trusted, and respected. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve. Thus, we actively recruit people of color, women, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Racial Justice Center was established in 2023 to expand and deepen the NYCLU racial justice portfolio. The NYCLU Racial Justice Center approach is both intersectional with all of the NYCLU priorities, and goal in of itself and will hold its own docket that will include, NYCLU’s issue expertise, advocacy, legislation, community and coalition engagement and litigation.

The Racial Justice Center is seeking Assistant Director to be a supportive partner to the Director, assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the center, including its campaign priorities identified in the 5-year strategic goals set organizational wide.

The Assistant Director will serve as a key member of the management cohort that is a cross departmental group responsible for contributing to the direction of the organization, implementing goals set by the Senior Leadership Team, and relaying the RJC priorities and goals to Senior Leaders and the NYCLU Board. The Assistant Director’s responsibilities may include operational functions, leading and supporting major campaigns; supervising staff, interns, fellows; and leading the department’s work in a specific subject area.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Mid-Level Management:

• Assume significant responsibility for managing the RJC, designing and implementing systems to promote equity, opportunity, and accountability, supervising staff, conducting performance evaluations, trainings, and developing professional-development plans for staff under their supervision.
• Develop relationships with peers across departments, help set the tone for the Racial Justice Center internally, support the Senior Leadership Team in formulating and implementing programmatic and organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate and lead when appropriate cross-departmental ad hoc racial justice campaigns and/or issue spotting when rapid response specific racial justice incidences occur.

Program Leadership:

• Strategic Planning- participate in strategic planning for the programmatic and organizational work of the RJC and of the NYCLU.
• Non-Litigation Advocacy- play a leading role in the advocacy work which includes coordinating cross-departmentally and working with NYCLU offices across the state; collaborating with other advocacy organizations and elected officials; presenting testimony before legislative bodies and administrative agencies; and participating in public education on civil-liberties issues by speaking at public events.
• Policy- support with a wide range of legislative campaigns and policy initiatives that seek to ameliorate harms created by race-based policies and continuing harm.
• Litigation- support a wide range of state, and administrative litigation, including complex litigation and cases undertaken with the NYCLU legal department, the national ACLU, with other advocacy organizations and with cooperating attorneys; play a leading role in developing new litigation.

Community Engagement:

• Representing the NYCLU to external audiences in a way that promotes positive relationships and helps achieve our goals.
• Staying abreast of developments in the field, including legal developments, research, and theory; maintaining close connections with thought leaders and other key players in the field.
• Centering a practical commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the work.
• Identifying coalition groups with similar goals and mission.
• Assisting the RJC team in the drafting of testimony for hearings, testifying at hearings, public speaking at community and coalition events, and collaborating with the Communications department to draft blogs, provide quotes and interview with reports as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience with racial justice advocacy including civil rights, legislative advocacy, policy initiatives and/or litigation; specific experience in one of the following areas is a plus: indigenous justice; environmental racism; restorative policies or reparative frameworks; and emerging racial justice areas.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience supervising and supporting teams; specific supervision of staff of varying professions, organizers, lawyers, non-lawyers in the public-interest sector is preferred.
• A minimum higher education degree required, preferred Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in relevant subject area.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to advocate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to support the professional development of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to support the diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and the priorities of the NYCLU.
• Demonstrate willingness to work unconventional hours that may include evenings and weekends; and
• Strong preference for candidates who are admitted practice law in New York State and in good standing, with a preferred movement lawyering approach.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit via https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2679473/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Racial-Justice-Center-Assistant-Director as a single PDF document (1) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and describing your qualifications, (2) an up-to-date resume, and (3) a writing sample of your choosing, not to exceed 5 pages. We strongly prefer writing samples that are recent and entirely or largely your work. A wide variety of writing samples may be submitted such as blogs, advocacy letters, creative writing, or legal briefings.

The NYCLU will start considering applications on September 23,2024 and will continue to review them until the position is filled.

The NYCLU is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ldecicco@nyclu.org If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/dWb5VaHOWq4QMcqqdH1EWl

(Posted August 26, 2024)

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Benefits Review Board (BRB) currently has openings for Attorney Advisors. We ask that you share these opportunities with anyone who may be interested.

The BRB has nationwide jurisdiction to consider and decide appeals raising substantial questions of law or fact taken by any party-in-interest from decisions under the Black Lung Benefits Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and its extensions. As a BRB Attorney Advisor, you will work in one of the agency’s three black lung divisions or its sole longshore division. You will perform a variety of legal duties relative to cases or legal issues which are often factually complex. These duties may include reviewing legal and medical documents, conducting legal research, proofreading written materials, and preparing high quality draft decisions and orders.

An Attorney Advisor must at a minimum, be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory, or possession of the U.S. An Attorney Advisor candidate should also have experience relevant to the BRB’s administrative appellate work.

Applications must be completed by Wednesday August 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

• Attorney Advisor (Labor) GS 11/12 USAJOBS Announcement Number: EX-24-PHIL-BRB-12509081-NG
  • Salary Range: $72,553 – $128,956 per year
  • Location: Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, or Boston, MA
  • GS-11, legal or programmatic work experience in at least one of the following areas: law journal or other significant writing experience; moot court competition, legal aid, or legal clinical experience; judicial law clerk experience; or significant summer law office clerk experience.
  • GS-12, one (1) year of progressively responsible, post-law school legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level.
• Attorney Advisor (Labor) GS 13 USAJOBS Announcement Number: EX-24-PHIL-BRB-12508419-NG
  • Salary Range: $103,409 – $153,354 per year
  • Location: Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, or Boston, MA
  •  GS-13, two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience, post-law school, of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level.
• Attorney Advisor (Labor) GS 14 USAJOBS Announcement Number: EX-24-PHIL-BRB-12508750-NG
  • Salary Range: $122,198 – $181,216
  • Location: Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, or Boston, MA,
  • GS-14 three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience, post-law school, of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be Specialized Experience as defined below.
    • Specialized experience for this position is described as having a working knowledge of the Black Lung Benefits Act; the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extensions; or similar litigation experience through appellate or federal law, such as workers’ compensation experience. Candidates should have experience working independently to review and analyze cases, making recommendations, and drafting legal opinions or arguments.

Make sure to review the tips on writing a federal resume and update your resume before applying to the position.

(Posted August 21, 2024)

NYC Health + Hospitals- Employment Attorney (Associate Counsel – Level C)
Salary Range- $140,000- $188,500 (annual) 

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

The Office of Legal Affairs/Office of the General Counsel is responsible for the provision of legal services to the System and is generally organized by practice groups that are aligned with the business needs of the corporation. The Employment practice group of the Office of the General Counsel provides legal counsel and guidance to NYC Health + Hospitals with respect to a wide range of employment issues, and also consults on other litigation-related matters as needed.  The attorneys in the Employment practice group ae available to provide guidance on system policies, support the operational needs of the system with respect to employment-related matters, and to assist the system in maintaining compliance with its legal responsibilities and obligations with respect to employment issues. They also provide in-house litigation support on employment and, occasionally, other litigation matters. The Associate Counsel position assists the Chief Employment Counsel in the performance of his/her duties.

General tasks and responsibilities will include: 

Under the direction of the Chief Employment Counsel, the responsibilities of the associate counsel include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing strategic legal counsel and serving in an advisory role to management, Human Resources and other business partners with respect to executing a wide variety of employment-related matters, including but not limited to, matters concerning recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, performance, discipline, terminations, internal investigations, leaves of absences, employee relations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, contingent worker matters, regulatory compliance and employment risk management.
• Responding to complaints of alleged violations of employment and labor laws (including but not limited to Title VII, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Human Rights Law, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, and other applicable federal, state and local laws), including, but not limited to, investigating, drafting internal memoranda, and drafting external responses to federal, state, and city civil rights agencies, as well as handling any associated requests for information or settlement negotiations
• Drafting, reviewing and revising policies and procedures that touch and concern employment (e.g. policies related to leaves of absences, equal employment opportunity, performance management, employee discipline, occupational health services, background checks, salary policies, etc.).
• Negotiating, drafting and executing settlement agreements concerning employment related matters.
• Managing and overseeing external counsel where appropriate, which includes, but is not limited to reviewing litigation-related court filings, collaborating on litigation strategies, determining appropriate settlement value/authority, attending depositions, mediations and court conferences, etc.
• Monitoring legislation, regulations, case law and government enforcement activities related to employment issues and providing proactive, strategic advice to the relevant stakeholders.
• Providing advice and developing strategy with senior leadership on company-wide initiatives affecting employees, including but not limited to, workforce reduction and performance management.
• Advising and Assisting with the supervision of the system’s EEO Staff who are responsible for handling all requests for reasonable accommodations, responding to all internal and external EEO complaints, and providing EEO trainings for the System.
• Conducting in-person trainings/workshops and creating training modules and guidelines for staff.
• All other duties as assigned and/or as deemed appropriate within the scope of practice.
• All other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Chief Employment Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree or equivalent, and LLB or JD from an accredited School of Law; and admission to New York State Bar; and
   2. Three (3) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, labor law and employee relations, or
   3. Two (2) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, employment law and employee relations, with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a professional or managerial capacity in respective fields applicable to the general body of law, specialties or practice.

Department Preferences

• Admission to the New York State Bar and SDNY and EDNY
• At least five (5) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to the admission to the bar.
• At least five (5) years of experience and background in the practice of employment law and litigation, generally.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with health care clients or other experience in health care.

Resumes can be sent to Marthe Noel at Marthe.Noel@nychhc.org

(Posted August 2, 2024)

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