Senior Counsel - Affirmative Litigation (Public Interest)

Law Department; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Law Department is seeking an admitted attorney to join the Senior Counsel position in the Affirmative Litigation Division. The role handles a wide range of plaintiff-side matters from inception to resolution, advancing public health and safety, and enforcing city laws. Candidates must have a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing. Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills are essential, with a commitment

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school and admission to NYS Bar in good standing.
• Creative problem-solving with initiative as a plaintiff to move cases toward resolution.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills; government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload from inception to resolution in state and federal courts.
• Advise clients, negotiate settlements, and litigate complex matters for the City.
• Represent the City as plaintiff in a broad range of public health, policy, and regulatory actions.

Skills

Litigation

Plaintiff experience

Negotiation

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The New York City Law Department is seeking an admitted attorney to join the Senior Counsel position in the Affirmative Litigation Division. The role handles a wide range of plaintiff-side matters from inception to resolution, advancing public health and safety, and enforcing city laws. Candidates must have a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing. Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills are essential, with a commitment