Assistant Corporation Counsel / Senior Counsel- Affirmative Litigation

Overview

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience for the position of Senior Counsel in the Affirmative Litigation Division. The Division represents the City in federal and state cases where the City appears as plaintiff to advance policy interests, protect the City fisc, and handle claims arising in City operations. Division attorneys handle matters across subject areas including inter-governmental disputes, municipal corruption, public health, products liability, insurance coverage, commercial disputes, intellectual property, tenant and worker protection matters, civil enforcement of the Administrative Code, fraud and false claims act cases, and property damage claims.

Work from Home Options

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 allowing two set days to work from home each week. The two days must be approved by the attorney's division and require more than 50% staff coverage each day. If an in-person court appearance, client meeting, or other in-person work related event on a set work-from-home day is required, the attorney must attend to those responsibilities and will not be able to work from home that day. Participants must set one work-from-home location, and the pilot program is currently being tested Citywide and is not yet permanent.

To Apply

To apply, upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references with contact information as a single document under \"resume\".

Job Code

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112

Minimum Qualifications

• Admitted and in good standing in New York.
• Experience leading a litigation team and independently managing a caseload; demonstrated initiative as a plaintiff to move cases to resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills with substantial experience advising clients, negotiating settlements, and litigating in state and federal courts.
• Experience as a plaintiff in litigation is preferred.
• Commitment to public service; prior government experience is preferred.
• Experience with false claims act litigation, particularly under the New York False Claims Act, is preferred.

Financial and benefits information

Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf /

Residency

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Compensation

$137,188.00 – $188,235.00

Job Details

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal

Government Administration

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