Tort Division – Entry Attorneys

Salary Range: $ 73,579.00 – $ 76,663.00

The Tort Division of the NYC Law Department is accepting applications from current law students and recent law school graduates for Assistant Corporation Counsel positions in the Pre-Trial Unit or SLED Unit of the division. Tort attorneys defend the City of New York in personal injury and property damage cases primarily in State Court.

Pre-Trial Unit: Pre-trial attorneys handle cases while they are in discovery. They appear regularly in court to attend discovery or other status conferences and argue motions. Attorneys take and defend depositions, request and exchange discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and write and argue substantive and procedural motions. Once they are experienced pre-trial attorneys, they also may serve as a 1st or 2nd chair of a trial, in addition to their pre-trial case responsibilities.

State Law Enforcement Defense (SLED) Unit: Attorneys assigned to the SLED Unit represent police officers in cases involving claims of misconduct. Similar to the Pre-Trial Unit, attorneys in SLED are assigned to handle pre-trial matters on a variety of different cases. Please note that the Tort Division has offices in every borough and attorneys may be assigned to a borough based on the needs of the division.

All candidates must be either: 1. graduates of an ABA approved law school who are either admitted to practice in New York State or have their application for admission pending with the New York State Bar, or 2. scheduled to graduate in May or June 2023 and have passed the MPRE, NYLE and UBE during law school or be scheduled to take the first available MPRE, NYLE and UBE after law school graduation. As our Tort Division is a heavy litigating division, the Law Department seeks candidates who have experience in moot court, trial advocacy, debate, public speaking, or litigation/mediation clinics or internships. Candidates should be committed to public service, pursuing justice and serving the common good. To best serve the City we represent, the Law Department seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. The Law Department also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2023

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 576071:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=576071&PostingSeq=1.

(Posted March 1, 2023)

The New York City Law Department has posted positions in multiple divisions:

• Tax and Bankruptcy – Assistant Corporation Counsel – Job ID 576082
• Tort Division – Entry Attorneys – Job ID 576071
• Tort Division – Assistant Corporation Counsel – Job ID 576070
• Tort Division, Vertical Borough Attorney – Job ID 576068
• Workers’ Compensation – Assistant Corporation Counsel – Job ID 576097

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Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division – Assistant Corporation Counsel

Salary Range: $ 73,579.00 – $142,057.00

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of four years of post-law school litigation experience for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division. The Division represents the City in tax certiorari matters (defending real property tax assessments), state and local income and excise tax litigation, eminent domain matters, and protecting and preserving the City’s interests and claims in bankruptcy matters. In addition to litigation and transactional work, the Division counsels City agencies on tax, bankruptcy, and real estate matters.

Applicants must be admitted to the NYS bar with a minimum of four years of post-law school experience.

The ideal candidate should have litigation experience, including motion practice, the ability to present legal issues effectively both orally and in writing, organizational abilities, case management skills, strong legal analytical and writing skills including the ability to write succinctly on complex legal issues, and the ability to work independently and take a proactive approach to his or her assigned caseload. In addition, the ideal candidate would have experience in state and federal court procedures.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 576082:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=576082&PostingSeq=1.

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Tort Division – Entry Attorneys

Salary Range: $ 73,579.00 – $ 76,663.00

The Tort Division of the NYC Law Department is accepting applications from current law students and recent law school graduates for Assistant Corporation Counsel positions in the Pre-Trial Unit or SLED Unit of the division. Tort attorneys defend the City of New York in personal injury and property damage cases primarily in State Court.

Pre-Trial Unit: Pre-trial attorneys handle cases while they are in discovery. They appear regularly in court to attend discovery or other status conferences and argue motions. Attorneys take and defend depositions, request and exchange discovery, engage in settlement negotiations, and write and argue substantive and procedural motions. Once they are experienced pre-trial attorneys, they also may serve as a 1st or 2nd chair of a trial, in addition to their pre-trial case responsibilities.

State Law Enforcement Defense (SLED) Unit: Attorneys assigned to the SLED Unit represent police officers in cases involving claims of misconduct. Similar to the Pre-Trial Unit, attorneys in SLED are assigned to handle pre-trial matters on a variety of different cases. Please note that the Tort Division has offices in every borough and attorneys may be assigned to a borough based on the needs of the division.

All candidates must be either: 1. graduates of an ABA approved law school who are either admitted to practice in New York State or have their application for admission pending with the New York State Bar, or 2. scheduled to graduate in May or June 2023 and have passed the MPRE, NYLE and UBE during law school or be scheduled to take the first available MPRE, NYLE and UBE after law school graduation. As our Tort Division is a heavy litigating division, the Law Department seeks candidates who have experience in moot court, trial advocacy, debate, public speaking, or litigation/mediation clinics or internships. Candidates should be committed to public service, pursuing justice and serving the common good. To best serve the City we represent, the Law Department seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. The Law Department also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect.

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2023

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 576071:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=576071&PostingSeq=1.

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Tort Division – Assistant Corporation Counsel

Salary Range: $ 73,579.00 – $153,666.00

The NYC Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the Tort Division to handle sensitive personal injury matters from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities include conducting statutory hearings and depositions; drafting pleadings, affirmative and responsive motions, and discovery responses; requesting document discovery; conducting preliminary conferences, compliance conferences, settlement and TAP conferences, and argument on motions; participating in the Tort Division’s trial rotation program and second-chair opportunities, which includes the investigation and preparation of all aspects of trials, completing factual and legal research, securing relevant evidence, developing trial strategies, interviewing and preparing witnesses, drafting motions, jury charges, trial and post-trial motions and memoranda, and negotiating settlements.

Substantial legal experience; demonstrated exceptional organizational and supervisory abilities; strong legal analytical skills; solid knowledge of municipal tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues; solid knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries; strong interpersonal skills; excellent judgment; trial experience a plus, but not a prerequisite.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 576070:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=576070&PostingSeq=1.

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Tort Division – Vertical Borough Attorney

Salary Range: $ 73,579.00 – $153,666.00

Under the supervision of the Borough Chief, the Deputy Borough Chiefs, and Assistant Borough Chiefs of Vertical Case Management, a Vertical Borough Attorney in the Tort Division handles a varied caseload of personal injury and property damage cases from pleadings through trial.  Duties include:
• handling all facets of litigation for their caseload;
• conducting statutory hearings and depositions;
• drafting pleadings, affirmative and responsive motions, and discovery responses;
• requesting document discovery and securing relevant evidence;
• conducting preliminary, compliance, settlement, and TAP conferences;
• arguing motions;
• conducting factual and legal research;
• developing defense and trial strategies;
• interviewing and preparing witnesses;
• retaining, consulting and drafting CPLR 3101(d) expert exchanges;
• second-seating and conducting trials;
• drafting motions in limine, jury charges, trial and post-trial motions and memoranda;
• engaging in all aspects of trial work where necessary;
• identifying, recommending, and referring matters for early settlement;
• drafting settlement memoranda and participating in settlement negotiations;
• coordinating with client agencies and legal departments;
• maintaining an updated spreadsheet of all of his/her cases;
• updating the Tort Division’s electronic systems, including Law Manager and the Intake Database; and
• providing information for regular reporting of litigation events and case-preparation milestones.

Substantial legal experience; demonstrated exceptional organizational and supervisory abilities; strong legal analytical skills; solid knowledge of municipal tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues; solid knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries; strong interpersonal skills; excellent judgment; trial experience a plus, but not a prerequisite.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 576068:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=576068&PostingSeq=1

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Worker’s Compensation Division – Assistant Corporation Counsel

Salary range:  $73,579 – $90,000

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications for an attorney position in our Workers’ Compensation Division. The division represents the City of New York and related entities at administrative hearings before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Division attorneys manage and litigate matters involving City employees whose claims for benefits are pending before the Workers’ Compensation Board. They appear at hearings and trials before administrative law judges on a daily basis. They conduct investigations and legal research in preparation for hearings and evaluate the merits of claims. They regularly cross-examine fact witnesses as well as all types of medical experts. Cases involve a wide variety of medical conditions, from de minimus to life threatening. Legal issues cover a broad spectrum, including compensability and coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Law, timely claim filing, questions of causation, medical disability, need for treatment and entitlement to wage replacement. Attorneys research and write appeals to the Commissioners of the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Appellate Division.

Applicants must be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York or have passed the New York Bar and be in the process of becoming admitted. The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written advocacy skills, the ability to manage a large case load, and the ability to think and respond quickly.

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 576097: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=576097&PostingSeq=1

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Position Title: Staff Attorney, Matrimonial/Economic Justice Project
Location: New York, New York 10268 United States
Required Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
Min Experience: 2-3 Years
Salary Range: $71436 – $78,097 / Yearly Salary
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(Posted Feb 14, 2023)

The NYC Law Department has posted positions in the following divisions:

• Administrative Law (Job ID 574090)
• Economic Development (Job ID 573369)
• Special Federal Litigation (Job ID 561914)
• Special Federal Litigation, Monitorship Team (Job ID 558533)
• Special Federal Litigation, Reverse Conviction Cases (Job ID 558496)
• Special Federal Litigation, Protest Case Team (Job ID 558537)

Please see below for how to apply.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND REGULATORY LITIGATION

Salary Range: $73,579-142,057

The Law Department is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Administrative Law & Regulatory Litigation Division. The Administrative Law & Regulatory Litigation Division handles State and Federal court proceedings brought by and against the numerous City agencies that are responsible for administering and enforcing laws and regulations in the areas of public health, land use, licensing, use of the streets, transportation, public housing, building and fire codes, among others, so as to enhance the quality of life of its citizens and visitors. Some of these actions include challenges to the provisions of law themselves, while most dispute the application of a particular legal requirement in a specific context. Many cases raise constitutional claims, including First and Second Amendment challenges, challenges to various City regulations and orders on Due Process and Equal Protection grounds, among others; and many cases involve challenges that the regulations or policies at issue violate state or federal statutory provisions. The Division handles cases for over 20 different City agencies and the five City-run Pension Funds. In addition to our varied defensive practice, the Division brings some civil actions to obtain compliance with regulatory requirements, and prosecutes code violators in New York Criminal Court to punish their non-compliance and ultimately bring about code compliance. The hired candidate will be responsible for independently handling a caseload comprised of these sorts of actions from beginning to end including preparing pleadings and affidavits after reviewing agency records and consulting with agency representatives, researching and writing memoranda of law, conducing necessary discovery, making court appearances to argue motions, and taking cases if appropriate to trial, as well as prosecuting violations and misdemeanors in Criminal Court.

All applicants must be admitted in the State of New York with at least two years of experience following graduation from an ABA approved law school. Applicants must have superior organizational, time-management, research and writing and oral advocacy skills.  Applicants should have a demonstrated record of independently litigating matters in the courts. Prior regulatory or municipal law experience is preferred, but not required.

The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 574090: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=574090&PostingSeq=1

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Salary Range: $90,000-153,666

The Economic Development Division of the NYC Law Department is seeking an experienced attorney with transactional experience to work on highly visible and complex real estate development and other public sector transactions.  Division attorneys represent the City in structuring, negotiating and drafting a wide range of real estate and business transactions relating to projects such as the redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center, the reshaping of the City’s waterfront (e.g., Brooklyn Bridge Park, the South Street Seaport, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Bush Terminal), infrastructure projects such as the leasing of the City’s airports, the High Line and matters involving MTA, and mixed-use developments to advance affordable housing such as Bronx Point.  Division attorneys also participate in planning and shaping of neighborhoods such as through the Hudson Yards development, Inwood Rezoning, and Willets Point and Penn Station redevelopments.

The successful candidate should be admitted to the NYS Bar and have at least 5 years of transactional experience.  The candidate’s transactional experience should include negotiating and drafting development ground leases, understanding of land use and real estate financing (such as mezzanine lending and tax credit financing), ability to work independently and advise high level decision makers;  knowledge of corporate governance and condominium law is a plus.

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 573369: https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=573369&PostingSeq=1

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SPECIAL FEDERAL LITIGATION

Salary Range: $73,579 – 153,666

The Special Federal Litigation Division of the NYC Law Department defends the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court in which police, district attorney or correction officer misconduct is alleged. These cases arise from contact between citizens and law enforcement officers in three contexts: police operations, the prosecution of criminal proceedings, and the custody of arrested individuals in the City’s detention facilities. Suits are typically brought by those who believe their constitutional rights were violated in the course of an arrest and subsequent prosecution, or on account of events in City jails.

The Special Federal Litigation Division is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with at least two years of litigation experience for an ACC position in the division.  The hired attorney will handle a caseload from inception through resolution whether by motion practice, settlement, or trial. Attorneys conduct initial investigations to determine if representation is appropriate, answer the complaint, appear at court conferences, engage in extensive discovery (paper and electronic), take and defend depositions, draft dispositive motions, conduct settlement negotiations, and, when appropriate, take cases to trial in federal court.

The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 561914:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=561914&PostingSeq=1

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SPECIAL FEDERAL LITIGATION, MONITORSHIP TEAM

Salary Range: $73,579 – 153,666

The Special Federal Litigation Division is accepting applications from attorneys who are interested in working on a special team managing the City’s relationship with a federal Monitor appointed by the Court to oversee policing reforms by NYPD.  The team provides legal counsel to NYPD in connection with the continued development, implementation, and compliance with those reforms.  The successful candidate will, with other members of the team, work on: motion practice; assist in drafting and revising NYPD policies related to the monitorship; review and prepare documents, audio files, and video footage for disclosure to and/or inspection by class counsel; attend high level internal NYPD meetings as well as meetings with the Monitor and class counsel, and attend in-person training at various NYPD facilities.  Attendance at training, as well as inquiries from the monitor and other interested parties, and court deadlines may take place outside of regular working hours.  This position is a unique opportunity to work on police reform and monitorship issues.

The ideal candidate must be an attorney admitted to and in good standing with the New York State Bar, have at least two years of experience, and have some background or understanding of law enforcement.  Additionally, the ideal candidate must be admitted in federal court or be willing to apply for admission as soon as possible.  Excellent writing skills are required.  Experience interacting with high level individuals at NYPD or other organizations is a plus and candidates should be interested in police reform issues.  The ideal candidate will should be diplomatic and eager to contribute to a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 558533:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=558533&PostingSeq=1.

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SPECIAL FEDERAL LITIGATION, REVERSE CONVICTION CASES

Salary Range: $73,579 – 153,666

The Special Federal Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department is seeking applications for attorneys interested in working on defending the City and members of law enforcement in federal civil cases brought by litigants who have had convictions reversed.  Experience in taking/defending depositions, the discovery process,  federal motion practice and legal writing, is preferred.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school, preferably in federal practice, municipal liability, constitutional or personal injury law. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY.  Applicants must have demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 558496:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=558496&PostingSeq=1.

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SPECIAL FEDERAL LITIGATION, PROTEST CASES TEAM

Salary Range: $73,579 – 153,666

The Special Federal Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department is seeking applications for attorneys interested in working with a team defending the City and members of law enforcement in federal cases, including class actions, challenging the constitutionality of police actions during the Spring/Summer demonstrations in response to the George Floyd homicide and Covid-19 curfew enforcement.  Experience in taking/defending depositions, the discovery process,  federal motion practice and legal writing, and class actions is preferred.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school, preferably in federal practice, municipal liability, constitutional, or personal injury law.  Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY.   Applicants must have demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.

The deadline to apply is March 6, 2023.

Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 558537:  https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/psc/nycjobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=558537&PostingSeq=1.

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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.

(Posted Feb 13, 2023)

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