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City of New York · 1 day ago

Litigation Attorney

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of New York is dedicated to promoting the financial health and effectiveness of its government. They are seeking a Litigation Attorney to evaluate, negotiate, and resolve claims against the City, ensuring fair and just outcomes while managing legal risks.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate, negotiate, and resolve personal injury, civil rights/police, labor and employment, and other tort claims against the City of New York and its agencies prior to commencement of litigation

Approve, deny, or otherwise appropriately act on Law Department requests for settlement authority

Prepare memoranda on pre-litigation claims and pending litigation handled by the Law Department or outside counsel to independently evaluate liability, risk, and damages in order to request settlement authority approval beyond individually delegated authority

Participate in settlement negotiations in state and federal courts, alternative dispute resolution forums, at the Law Department in out-of-court discussions, and in direct communication with counsel

Attend 50-h hearings on high-profile and media-sensitive matters as necessary

Assist Senior Attorneys and Directors on intergovernmental risk management initiatives involving highly confidential and/or media-sensitive matters

Perform other related assignments and special projects as may be required

Qualification

Litigation experienceAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCivil rights litigationLaborEmployment lawTort lawMicrosoft Office SuiteWriting skillsVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganization skills

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

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

Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086)

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment

To be assigned to Assignment Level (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

Litigation experience, preferably defense work, in the areas of torts, medical malpractice, labor and employment, and/or civil rights litigation

At least 18 months of progressively responsible, complex, and significant experience that includes handling all aspects of tort litigation, including but not limited to taking depositions, motion practice, oral arguments, preparing and conducting trials, engaging in settlement negotiations and conferences, and/or adjusting personal injury claims

Strong negotiation and mediation skills

Exceptional analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and organization skills (including Microsoft Office Suite proficiency)