Assistant Corporation Counsel

Overview

The NYC Law Department's General Litigation Division seeks an experienced litigation attorney to serve as a Supervisor / Team Leader. The attorney would supervise, guide and mentor a team of approximately 6 attorneys handling cases in both federal and state court. The division handles cases challenging important City programs in diverse areas including education, health care, public assistance benefits, prison conditions, foster care, freedom of information, campaign finance and election law. Division attorneys appear in both State and federal court. Many of the division's cases are brought as class actions in federal court and raise complex and novel issues of statutory and constitutional construction. Division lawyers are responsible for their own caseloads and handle court conferences, oral arguments, discovery, the preparation of legal papers, and hearings.

Work arrangements

After orientation, attorneys hired by the Law Department may elect to work from home under one of two programs. The first option allows remote work on a limited and irregular basis. The second option is a Citywide pilot program, which allows participants to select two set days to work from home each week. Those days must be approved by the attorney's division and require more than 50% staff coverage each day. If an attorney must appear in court, attend a client meeting, or perform other in-person work on a set work-from-home day, they will not be able to work from home that day. Participants must designate one work-from-home location. The pilot program is being tested Citywide to determine its efficacy and is not yet permanent.

Position

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience in and commitment to leading a team of attorneys and legal support professionals handling challenging matters.
• Candidates should be creative problem-solvers who seek to optimize how cases are managed and should be able to demonstrate dedication to growing and developing the skills of the Division's team.
• The ideal candidate also will possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills with substantial litigation experience in state and federal court practice.
• Experience in class action litigation, advising clients and negotiating settlements is preferred.
• Candidates must possess a commitment to public service and the Law Department values of excellence, dedication, diversity, integrity, justice, professional development, respect, supportive work environment and teamwork.

Additional information

Salary : $122,300.00 – $195,679.00

Details

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