Assistant Corporation Counsel – Tort

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the Special Litigation Unit, overseeing sensitive personal injury cases and developing litigation strategies. You will play a crucial role in training and supervising attorneys, ensuring comprehensive case preparation, and interfacing with various agencies. The position allows for a blend of in-person and remote work, providing flexibility while maintaining a strong commitment to justice and community service. If you are passionate about legal advocacy and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

Diversity and equal opportunity commitment

Qualifications

• Substantial tort-related legal experience and trial experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise attorneys on sensitive personal injury cases.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies for cases.
• Manage a small caseload through all litigation phases.

Skills

Tort-related legal experience

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Legal analytical skills

Knowledge of municipal tort law

CPLR knowledge

Evidentiary issues knowledge

Personal injury case evaluation

Trial experience

Federal court experience

Education

Admitted to practice in New York

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Job Description

The NYC Law Department is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Unit Chief of the Special Litigation Unit. Under the supervision of the Unit Chief and the Deputy Unit Chief, duties may include:

1. Training, supervising, and assigning sensitive personal injury cases to attorneys;
2. Organizing and leading staff meetings;
3. Developing and implementing litigation strategies;
4. Assisting in trial strategy development, monitoring, and reporting;
5. Reviewing and editing attorneys’ written work;
6. Identifying and recommending matters for settlement, drafting settlement memoranda, and negotiating settlements;
7. Drafting master papers and forms;
8. Organizing workflow and coverage;
9. Developing and delivering training modules;
10. Interfacing with City and outside agencies to process legal requests and build relationships;
11. Overseeing accurate data entry of litigation events;
12. Meeting court deadlines and ensuring comprehensive caseload preparation;
13. Reviewing deposition reports and conducting case reviews;
14. Recommending and overseeing expert witness retention;
15. Preparing intake summaries and maintaining the intake database;
16. Managing special projects;
17. Handling a small caseload through all litigation phases, including hearings, pleadings, motions, witness interviews, and trial work.

Post-orientation, attorneys may work remotely under two programs: limited irregular remote work or a Citywide pilot with two set remote days per week, subject to approval and coverage needs. In-person attendance is required for court appearances or other responsibilities on remote days.

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references as one document under “resume.”

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York (or be eligible for admission in SDNY and EDNY). Substantial tort-related legal experience, organizational and supervisory skills, legal analytical skills, knowledge of municipal tort law, CPLR, evidentiary issues, and personal injury case evaluation are required. Trial experience and federal court experience are pluses but not prerequisites.

Additional Information

Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs; NYC residency not required; committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Salary Range: $87,550.00 – $182,310.00