Assistant EEO Officer

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for an Assistant EEO Officer position in the Executive Division. The individual in this role will report directly to the Chief Diversity and EEO Officer and/or designee. The individual in this role will report all DEI and Compliance activities and all EEO investigations and confidential matters to the Chief Diversity and EEO Officer and/or designee. The individual in this role will assist with reasonable accommodation request and various EEO and DEI trainings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Conduct regular internal and external EEO investigations and inquiries.
- Prepare Diversity & EEO Quarterly Reports, Memos and Monthly Reports.
- Assist with EEO related trainings for Law Department staff. This includes PowerPoint presentations and in-person trainings at various Law Department locations throughout the 5 boroughs, as needed.
- Assist with drafting emails and correspondence to notify staff of training requirements, to follow up on training completion.
- Update and monitor all EEO related databases to ensure all information is up-to-date and accurate.
- Work with EEO staff to ensure DEI/EEO information is up to date at every Law Department location throughout the 5 boroughs and properly displayed on Law monitors (bright-sign) at every location and the agency’s intranet page.
- Assist with monitoring all correspondence related to EEO trainings and notifications.
- Work closely with EEO staff to create, maintain and distribute Language Access, Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment, Disability, Accessibility, and Wellness resources.
- Assist with Reasonable Accommodation requests.
- Assist with all EEO audits and Local Law compliance.
- Assist with creating, archiving, and organizing EEO files.
- Assist with updating the Citywide Equal Employment Database System (CEEDS) entries.
- Assist with supervising EEO staff, College Aides and/or Interns.
- Assist with preparing and submitting performance evaluations for EEO staff (as needed).
- Some of the physical activities performed and environmental conditions experienced include lifting and carrying boxes and files; climbing stairs; and possible travel to other agency offices throughout the City.

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Candidates must be law school graduates who are admitted and good standing with the NYS Bar with at least 5 years of legal experience. Candidates also must possess:
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion;
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills;
- Strong verbal and written communications skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information and communicate with all levels of management;
- Ability to interact discretely and effectively with employees, exercising keen use of discretion and confidentiality in all EEO matters;
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and work independently in day-to-day functional needs;
- Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions;
- Ability to effectively articulate the case for diversity and create commitment to change efforts.

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.