ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - APPEALS

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Remote Work

Citywide Pilot Program

Job summary

The City of New York’s Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Appeals Division to handle a broad range of appellate matters and participate in amicus brief preparation affecting the City’s interests. The role involves drafting, research, and appellate advocacy before federal and state courts, with opportunities to collaborate across agencies and with executive staff.

Salary ranges reflect experience levels, and after orientation, attorneys may participate in Flexible Remote

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar membership or in process of admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle appeals in the Appeals Division, briefing and arguing before federal and state appellate courts.
• Work independently and with supervisors, client agencies, and staff to manage a substantial appellate docket.
• Contribute to high-level appellate practice shaping city policy and public interests.

Skills

Writing

Research

Analytical skills

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division litigates appeals arising from nearly all of the Law Department's practice areas and prepares amicus briefs in matters affecting the City's interests.

Attorneys in the Division practice before both federal and state appellate courts, briefing and arguing a broad range of cases-from routine municipal matters involving a city of more than eight million residents to complex appeals presenting cutting edge legal issues and significant questions of public policy.

The Division's extensive docket provides attorneys with a unique advantage into the workings of City government and the opportunity to engage in high level appellate practice that shapes legal developments impacting the City. Working both independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, attorneys in the Division handle a substantial number of appeals each year.

Salary Information

For 0-5 years of legal experience: $ 87,737-$122,300

For 5-10 years of legal experience: $122,300-$137,188

For 10-15 years of legal experience: $137,188-$159,521

For 15-20 years of legal experience: $159,521-$180,791

For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791-$188, 235

Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.

Work From Home Options

Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:

• 1. Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
• 2. Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.

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Minimum Qualifications

The Appeals Division is dedicated to providing outstanding appellate advocacy on behalf of the City. Accordingly, the Division seeks exceptional candidates committed to public service and capable of tackling challenging legal work. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. Candidates must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be members in good standing of the New York State Bar or be in the process of admission.

Preferred Skills

Prior appellate experience, whether through legal practice or an appellate clerkship, is preferred but not required.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

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.