Lead Litigation Counsel - High-Volume Torts (Transit)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transit authority in New York is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel III for litigation management. This role requires a law degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and significant expertise in personal injury litigation. The successful applicant will manage a litigation team addressing various claims, oversee in-house and external counsel, and keep senior management informed on high-exposure cases. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $174,000 to $179,000, based in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• A minimum of nine years of significant personal injury litigation experience.
• Four years of managerial or equivalent supervisory experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws impacting tort litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation team handling personal injury and property damage lawsuits.
• Oversee in-house attorneys and outside counsel during all phases of litigation.
• Assess liability and damages exposure and make settlement recommendations.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Management of legal staff

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Nine years of significant litigation experience

Job description

A major transit authority in New York is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel III for litigation management. This role requires a law degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and significant expertise in personal injury litigation. The successful applicant will manage a litigation team addressing various claims, oversee in-house and external counsel, and keep senior management informed on high-exposure cases. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $174,000 to $179,000, based in Brooklyn.