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Government - General Attorney / Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in New York City, NY

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Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant Corporation Counsel will be responsible for defending the City of New York and its officials in civil rights cases filed in federal court. These cases often involve allegations of misconduct by police officers, district attorneys, or correctional officers, where individuals claim their constitutional rights were violated during arrests, prosecutions, or events occurring in City jails. The role includes handling a caseload from inception through resolution, which may involve motion practice, settlements, or trials. Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting initial investigations to determine the appropriateness of representation.
- Answering complaints and appearing at court conferences.
- Engaging in extensive discovery, including both paper and electronic forms.
- Taking and defending depositions.
- Drafting dispositive motions.
- Conducting settlement negotiations.
- Taking cases to trial in federal court when necessary.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel will also defend the City in cases where litigants have had convictions reversed, challenges to police actions during demonstrations, and class actions on various constitutional claims.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants must have completed their education at an ABA-accredited law school and should possess a minimum of two years of litigation experience post-graduation. Preferred areas of experience include federal practice, municipal liability, constitutional law, or personal injury law. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and should either be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the Eastern District of New York (EDNY). A strong command of legal writing and oral advocacy skills is essential for this position.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation is $87, to $175,.

Additional Information:
The City of New York offers a pilot program for remote work, allowing attorneys to work from home on a limited and irregular basis or to select two set days per week for remote work. Approval from the attorney's division is required, and the program mandates more than 50% staff coverage daily. In-person responsibilities must be prioritized over remote work on designated work-from-home days.

Applicants might be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. More details can be found on the . Department of Education’s website.

The City of New York is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected statuses or characteristics. New York City residency is not required for this position.

May 27, 2025
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