Senior Agency Litigation Counsel, Torts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation authority is seeking an Executive Agency Counsel to handle complex personal injury lawsuits. Responsibilities include litigation management, strategy development, and legal research in both state and federal courts. Candidates must have a law degree and Bar admission in New York, along with significant litigation experience. This position offers a salary range of $145,000 - $175,000, depending on experience level, and is eligible for telework one day per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of significant litigation experience for Level A.
• Minimum of five years of significant litigation experience for Level B.
• Extensive knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws impacting tort litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex personal injury litigation from inception to resolution.
• Develop litigation strategies for favorable resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare court documents.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Law degree

Admission to the Bar of the State of New York

Job description

A leading transportation authority is seeking an Executive Agency Counsel to handle complex personal injury lawsuits. Responsibilities include litigation management, strategy development, and legal research in both state and federal courts. Candidates must have a law degree and Bar admission in New York, along with significant litigation experience. This position offers a salary range of $145,000 - $175,000, depending on experience level, and is eligible for telework one day per week.