Discrimination Law Investigator

About the job

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.