Discrimination Law Investigator

As a neutral fact-finder you will gather facts related to claims of employment and housing discrimination and of unpaid wages and use your legal analysis skills to draft orders determining whether a violation of the law occurred. This position requires that you make findings of fact, have a thorough understanding of the relevant law, strong legal writing skills, and a knowledge of analyzing the relevant law to the facts and drawing a conclusion based on your legal analysis.

You will need to complete each case with a written determination or administrative order that includes findings of facts, analysis, and conclusions of law.

Your roles and responsibilities will include

• Reviewing complaints of employment and housing discrimination and harassment, denial of reasonable accommodation, and unlawful retaliatory actions to determine whether a violation of the law occurred.
• Acting as a Hearing Officer and issuing orders on claims of unpaid wages.
• Interviewing relevant parties and witnesses.
• Reviewing evidence and statements submitted by the parties.
• Drafting legal determinations and orders related to the investigation.
• Conducting legal research.
• Drafting documents consisting of concise legal decisions based upon facts, interpretations of law, and compliance with state and federal standards.
• Receiving, researching, and responding to incoming questions or complaints.
• Delivering presentations or instruction to staff, management, or the general public.