Assistant Corporation Counsel, Labor and Employment Law

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

126d • Remote

About The Position

The Labor and Employment Law Division of the New York City Law Department is accepting applications from attorneys with a minimum of five years of litigation experience to defend the City in complex and challenging state and federal actions arising out of the City's role as an employer. Division attorneys handle a variety of matters including First Amendment retaliation; gender, race, age and disability discrimination; civil service law issues; and wage and hour litigation. The attorney in this role would supervise, guide and mentor a team of attorneys handling cases in both federal and state court. Preference will be given to applicants with labor and employment experience obtained at a government law office at the state, local or federal level.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• Admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in labor and employment law at a government law office.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys and legal support professionals.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to growing and developing the skills of the team.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend the City in complex state and federal actions as an employer.
• Handle cases involving First Amendment retaliation, discrimination, civil service law issues, and wage and hour litigation.
• Supervise, guide, and mentor a team of attorneys.
• Manage cases in both federal and state court.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• Opportunity to work from home under a pilot program after orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees