Organization: NYC Law Department
Salary: $87, – $175,
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school
Location: NYC - All Boroughs
Department: Special Federal Litigation
H1: Join the NYC Law Department as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in Special Federal Litigation
H2: Work on police reform and monitorship issues in a unique opportunity with the NYC Law Department
The NYC Law Department Special Federal Litigation Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join their team as an Assistant Corporation Counsel. The successful candidate will work on motion practice, assist in drafting and revising NYPD policies related to the monitorship, and attend high level meetings with internal NYPD staff, the Monitor, and class counsel. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $87, – $175,.
The Assistant Corporation Counsel will have the opportunity to work on police reform and monitorship issues in a unique role with the NYC Law Department. They will be part of a team providing legal counsel to the NYPD in connection with the continued development, implementation, and compliance with the City’s relationship with a federal Monitor appointed by the Court to oversee policing reforms. This position also involves attending in-person training at various NYPD facilities and responding to inquiries from the monitor and other interested parties, as well as meeting court deadlines.
The ideal candidate will 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. They must also be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills are a must for this position.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, the Assistant Corporation Counsel may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. The City of New York is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. New York City residency is not required for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel to the NYPD in connection with the federal monitorship
- Work on motion practice and 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
- Attend in-person training at various NYPD facilities
- Respond to inquiries from the monitor and other interested parties
- Meet court deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law in the State of New York
- Admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Organization: NYC Law Department
Salary: $87, – $175,
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school
Location: NYC - All Boroughs
Department: Special Federal Litigation
Category: Legal Affairs
Job ID: 697569
Title Code: 30112
Civil Service Title: ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Title Classification: Exempt-4
Business Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job Level: 00
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 100 Church St., .
H2: Work on Police Reform and Monitorship Issues with the NYC Law Department
- Unique opportunity to work on police reform and monitorship issues
- Provide legal counsel to the NYPD
- Work on motion practice and assist in drafting and revising policies
- Attend high level meetings with internal NYPD staff, the Monitor, and class counsel
- Attend in-person training at various NYPD facilities
- Respond to inquiries from the monitor and other interested parties
- Meet court deadlines
- Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience required
- Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills required
- Potential for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs
- New York City residency not required
