Assistant Corporation Counsel - Tort, Queens Vertical Unit

City of New York • New York, NY • 7h ago

Job Description

The Tort Division of the NYC Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Queens Vertical Unit of the Tort Division.

Tort Division attorneys defend the City of New York in personal injury and property damage cases primarily in State Court. Attorneys in the Vertical Units are assigned Tort cases to handle from inception through resolution. Vertical Unit attorneys engage in discovery, take and defend depositions, write and argue motions, and engage in settlement negotiations. When a case that a Vertical Unit attorney is assigned to goes to trial, the attorney will serve as a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd chair on that trial, as appropriate for their level of experience.

After the completion of orientation, attorneys hired by the Law Department will have the opportunity to elect to work from home under one of the following two programs. The first option allows attorneys to work remotely 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. The two days will need to be approved by the attorney's division and take into consideration the needs of the division, as the pilot program requires more than 50% staff coverage each day. In addition, if an attorney needs to appear in court, a client meeting or other in-person work related event on a set work from home day, they will need to attend to those in-person responsibilities and will not be able to work from home that day. Participants in the pilot program must set one work from home location where they will work remotely. This pilot program is currently being tested Citywide to determine its efficacy for City agencies and is not yet a permanent program.

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

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112

Qualifications

Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school, admitted and in good standing with the NYS bar, and have at least one year of civil litigation experience. The ideal applicant will have significant civil litigation experience, trial experience, or settlement experience.

Candidates must also 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

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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 95,713.00

Salary Max: $180,791.00

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