Assistant Corporation Counsel/Senior Counsel - Affirmative Litigation

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Law Department seeks an experienced attorney for the Senior Counsel position. The role emphasizes developing litigation skills and serves the public by pursuing plaintiff-side matters in state and federal courts.

The position offers salary bands based on post-law school experience, with remote work options after orientation, including Flexible Remote Work and Citywide Pilot Program, and is aimed at those committed to public service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school; admitted and in good standing with NYS Bar.
• Creative problem-solvers who take initiative as a plaintiff to move cases to resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills; experience advising clients, negotiating settlements, and litigating in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in state and federal courts; move cases toward resolution.
• Advise clients and negotiate settlements as needed.
• Maintain strong writing and oral advocacy to support litigation strategy.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Writing

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the position of Senior Counsel in the Affi This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their litigation skills. The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly in the plaintiff role.
Salary Information:
The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.

• 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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Qualifications

The Confirmation Litigation Division is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advocacy. Accordingly, candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar. Candidates should be creative problem-solvers who take initiative as a plaintiff to move cases to resolution. The ideal candidate also will possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills with substantial experience advising clients, negotiating settlements, and litigating in state and federal courts. Candidates must possess a commitment to public service; prior government experience is preferred.

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.