Assistant Corporation Counsel - Appeals

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division litigates appeals arising from nearly all of the Law Department’s practice areas and prepares amicus briefs in matters affecting the City’s interests. Attorneys in the Division practice before both federal and state appellate courts, briefing and arguing a broad range of cases-from routine municipal matters involving a city of more than eight million residents to complex appeals presenting cutting edge legal issues and significant questions of public policy. The Division’s extensive docket provides attorneys with a unique vantage point into the workings of City government and the opportunity to engage in high level appellate practice that shapes legal developments impacting the City. Working both independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, attorneys in the Division handle a substantial number of appeals each year.

Requirements

• Graduated from an ABA accredited law school.
• Members in good standing of the New York State Bar or be in the process of admission.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional candidates committed to public service.
• Candidates capable of tackling challenging legal work.

Responsibilities

• Litigates appeals arising from nearly all of the Law Department’s practice areas.
• Prepares amicus briefs in matters affecting the City’s interests.
• Briefs and argues a broad range of cases before federal and state appellate courts.
• Handles a substantial number of appeals each year, working independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
• Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree