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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 3 weeks ago

Agency Attorney I-II-III

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $115K/yr

0+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Agency Attorney to handle a high volume of personal injury and property damage claims against MTA agencies. The successful candidate will manage litigation strategies and work both independently and collaboratively with senior management.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Handle high volume personal injury and/or property damage claims during all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, court conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials

Conduct legal research; draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, and internal reports; handle court appearances including status and settlement conferences, oral arguments, trials; attend mediations

Accurately assess liability and damages exposures and make and review appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations

Keep senior management informed of case status’ and consult with senior management to develop and carry out litigation strategies designed to reduce tort exposure

Effectively communicate and interact with external departments (i.e.: operations, courts)

Provide guidance and direction to in-house legal staff

Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel - Torts

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team

Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualification

New York State Bar AdmissionTort Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchLitigation Strategy DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar; and either '2' or '3' below

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Intern Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment

To be assigned to AL II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment

To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment

Preferred

Knowledge of local, State and Federal substantive and procedural laws and regulations which impact tort litigation

Experience defending municipalities, corporate entities and/or common carriers and experience litigating tort claims involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability is strongly preferred

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees