Government
New York City, NY
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Min 2 yrs required
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Organization: New York City Law Department
Salary: $87, – $175,
Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation
Experience Level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job Level: 00
Work Location: 100 Church St., .
Category: Legal Affairs
**Members Only** is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The successful 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. 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. The salary range for this position is $87, – $175,.
Responsibilities:
- Defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court
- Handle a caseload from inception through resolution
- Conduct initial investigations to determine if representation is appropriate
- Answer complaints and appear at court conferences
- Engage in extensive discovery and take and defend depositions
- Draft dispositive motions and conduct settlement negotiations
- Take cases to trial in federal court when appropriate
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
Benefits:
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs
- Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
- Work environment free from discrimination and harassment
To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three professional references as one document under "resume." Please indicate any position preference in your cover letter.
The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic.
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Bullet Points:
- Minimum of two years of litigation experience required
- Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY
- Salary range of $87, – $175,
- Defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court
- Handle a caseload from inception through resolution
- Conduct initial investigations, answer complaints, and appear at court conferences
- Engage in extensive discovery and take and defend depositions
- Draft dispositive motions and conduct settlement negotiations
- Take cases to trial in federal court when appropriate
- Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs
- Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a harassment-free work environment
- New York City residency not required for this position.
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