Con Edison ยท 7 hours ago
Sr Staff Attorney, Legal Services - General Litigation
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expCon Edison is a leading energy company, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to independently litigate personal injury lawsuits and provide legal support for various matters. The role involves representing the company in court, conducting legal research, and collaborating with other attorneys in the Law Department.
Utilities
Responsibilities
The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary
Under the supervision of senior attorneys, a Senior Staff Attorney shall perform the following functions:
Provide legal representation, advice, and support for the Company on matters of moderate complexity or significance with minimal supervision
Assist a more senior attorney in providing legal representation, advice, or support for the Company on matters of high complexity or significance
Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility
Identify and become knowledgeable about relevant factual and legal issues and establish a strategy for handling a lawsuit or matter
Identify relevant witnesses, evidence, documents, and databases
Represent the Company at depositions, hearings, court conferences, and trials in New York State courts (Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Small Claims Court) and Federal courts, as needed
Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda clearly, accurately, and effectively
Provide support to other Law Department groups
May provide oversight and guidance to external vendors and counsel
Perform other related tasks and assignments as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School
Must have a minimum of six years experience as a practicing attorney, required
Must be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York, required
Driver's License Required
Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers
Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed
Company
Con Edison
We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joeann Walker
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Kimberly Strong
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