Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Division

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 88 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Remote Work

Citywide Pilot Program

Résumé du poste

The New York City Law Department is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Tort Division. The role involves defending the city in state tort claims, drafting pleadings and motions, and handling discovery.

Attorneys participate in hearings, depositions, and trial preparation, including trial rotation and second-chair opportunities. Applicants must have one year of civil litigation experience after law school and be admitted to the New York State Bar.

Qualifications

• One year of civil litigation experience after graduating from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Draft pleadings, motions (affirmative and responsive), and discovery responses.
• Appear for hearings, depositions, conferences, and participate in trial rotation.
• Perform factual and legal research, interview witnesses, and draft trial submissions.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate and assist with post-trial submissions.

Description du poste

Job Description

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Tort Division. The Tort Division represents the City, its agencies, and its employees when acting within the scope of their duties in all tort claims brought in State court. The Division manages a high-volume caseload through thorough investigation, vigorous defense, and, when appropriate, settlement or trial. Attorneys in the Division’s city-wide Borough Units conduct statutory hearings and depositions; draft pleadings, motions (affirmative and responsive), and discovery responses; and manage document discovery. Attorneys also appear for preliminary, compliance, settlement, and TAP conferences, as well as oral argument on motions. In addition, attorneys participate in the Division’s trial rotation program and second-chair opportunities, which involve investigating and preparing all aspects of trial, performing factual and legal research, securing evidence, developing trial strategy, interviewing and preparing witnesses, drafting motions, jury charges, trial and post-trial submissions, and negotiating settlements.

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:

• Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
• 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.

Qualifications

The Tort Division is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advocacy on behalf of the city. Accordingly, applicants must have one year of civil litigation experience after graduating from an ABA-accredited law school. Applicants must also be admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with City employees, agency representatives, opposing counsel, and colleagues across the Law Department.

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.