Lead Counsel: Litigation, Labor & Investigations

Jersey City, City of; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Pension

Dental

Medical

Prescription

FSA

Life insurance

Telework (Pilot)

Job summary

The Jersey City Department of Law seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Supervising Assistant Corporation Counsel, overseeing litigation, investigations, and labor and employment matters. Reporting to the Corporation Counsel, this senior leadership role supervises attorneys and staff, develops strategy, mentors lawyers, and provides practical advice to senior City officials.

Telework options are available, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Significant litigation experience, including developing case strategy and handling complex matters.
• Strong knowledge of litigation practice and procedure in New Jersey state and federal courts.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing attorneys and legal matters.
• Good judgment and discretion for sensitive, high-profile matters.
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with City officials and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in personnel, investigations, and governmental matters.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Law Department’s litigation, investigations, and labor and employment teams.
• Assign matters, manage workloads, set priorities, monitor deadlines, ensure timely handling.
• Develop and oversee strategy in significant litigation involving the City and its departments.
• Review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and settlement recommendations.
• Supervise matters through all stages of litigation and related investigations.
• Represent the City in court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Advise senior officials on litigation exposure, risk, and courses of action.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop attorneys and staff; collaborate with external counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Mentoring attorneys

Strategic planning

Legal risk assessment

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

New Jersey Bar admission

Job description

The Jersey City Department of Law seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Supervising Assistant Corporation Counsel, overseeing litigation, investigations, and labor and employment matters. Reporting to the Corporation Counsel, this senior leadership role supervises attorneys and staff, develops strategy, mentors lawyers, and provides practical advice to senior City officials.

Telework options are available, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.