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Government
New York City, NY, United States
Senior Attorney
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
Senior Attorney The candidate will supervise subordinate attorney staff and support staff and/or oversee the work or provide guidance to other attorney staff and support staff: May monitor time and leave and may provide staff training and development on policy, practice and new procedures. Draft intricate documents such as pleadings, motions, statements, contractual agreements and provisions in conjunction with court orders, agreements, stipulations, services to be delivered, or judgments; protect the City against potential liability, alternatively reviewing and analyzing city, state and federal law to make recommendations concerning the effect thereof. Provide legal counseling and assistance to agency program areas and departments by researching legal aspects of issues, questions or problems, interpreting the intent and legal ramifications of laws relating to the delivery of services. Participate in the preparation of complex legal opinions on matters of major importance to the City. Participate in intricate negotiations on behalf of the Agency in order to conclude contracts or obtain settlements or judgment in class action lawsuits against the Agency and the City in conjunction with Corporation Counsel. Represent the Commissioner in judicial proceedings, appearing on motions before the courts, hearings, petitions, appeals etc. to prosecute or resolve litigation in difficult cases. May conduct difficult negotiations on behalf of the City, in order to obtain contracts and/or settlements that are fair, equitable and ultimately advance and/or protect the City's interests. Assignment Level (AL) II: Must have 1+ year of experience at Assignment Level I or 2+ years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the Bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. AL III: Must have 2+ years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or 3+ years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. Should preferably have 1+ years of relevant experience working with the New York City contracting process. Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. Should have 1+ year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state Bar. Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
Job ID: 539593
Legal
Apr 02, 2024
Jul 16, 2024
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