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State of New York

Hearing Officer 1 (Division of Human Rights)

State of New York, Albany, New York, United States,


Hearing Officer 1 (Division of Human Rights)

The Hearing Officer 1 (Division of Human Rights) is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility of remote work, but travel may be required. This will be discussed in greater detail at the time of the interview.The Hearing Officer conducts formal public hearings in cases of discrimination and discriminatory practices in employment, housing, public accommodations, or other conditions defined in the Human Rights Law where the agency has found probable cause for complaint and where the respondent fails to conciliate or the complainant objects to the terms of reconciliation.The Hearing Officer considers questions of fact and law brought forth at the hearing, prepares reports of findings and conclusions, makes recommendations in the form of an order for issuance by the Commissioner of Human Rights to dismiss the case or to require the respondent to cease from any unlawful discriminatory practice indicated during the hearing and to require the respondent to take appropriate corrective action. The Hearing Officer may award compensatory damages to the complainant, issue adjournments of hearings, subpoena witnesses, receive testimony under oath, as well as exhibits and documentary evidence, examine witnesses, rule on objections to the admissibility of evidence and to the conduct of the hearing, evaluate the records of the hearing, and research and determine the pertinent rules of law.Salary

$93,530 - $117,875/yearQualifications

Non-Competitive: candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have four years of subsequent full-time legal experience engaged in the promotion and protection of human or civil rights under the New York State Human Rights Law (or related federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws), and involved in the conduct of trials or adversary proceedings, judicial or quasi-judicial, before a court of record or governmental agency.How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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