Assistant Corporation Counsel - Tort

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

129d • Remote

About The Position

The NYC Law Department is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Unit Chief of the Special Litigation Unit. Under the supervision of the Unit Chief and the Deputy Unit Chief of the Special Litigation Unit, the duties of Assistant Unit Chief may include, but are not limited to: training, supervision, and assigning sensitive personal injury cases and associated tasks to attorneys; organizing and leading staff meetings; developing and implementing litigation strategies; assisting in the development of trial strategy, monitoring, and reporting on trial developments; reviewing and editing attorneys' written work; identifying and recommending matters for settlement, drafting settlement memoranda, and negotiating settlements; drafting master papers and forms; organizing workflow and coverage; developing and delivering training modules; interfacing with City and outside agencies to process requests for legal representation, ensure smooth flow of discovery and witness production, and build critical relationships; oversight of accurate data entry of litigation events; ensuring that court-ordered and summary judgment deadlines are met; ensuring comprehensive preparation of the team's caseload; ensuring that deposition reports are completed and reviewed; conducting regular note-of-issue and other case reviews; recommending and overseeing the retention of expert witnesses; preparing intake summaries for all new matters and ensuring the intake database is regularly updated by attorneys; managing special projects; and AUCs may handle a small caseload through all phases of litigation, including conducting hearings/depositions, preparing pleadings and discovery responses, drafting and arguing affirmative motions, interviewing witnesses, retaining expert witnesses, attending court conferences, and engaging in all aspects of trial work where necessary.

Requirements

• Admitted in New York (and if not already admitted in SDNY and EDNY will need to be)
• Substantial tort-related legal experience
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational, managerial, and supervisory abilities
• Strong legal analytical skills
• Solid knowledge of municipal tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues
• Solid knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment
• Trial experience a plus, but not a prerequisite
• Experience in Federal court a plus, but not a prerequisite

Responsibilities

• Training, supervision, and assigning sensitive personal injury cases and associated tasks to attorneys
• Organizing and leading staff meetings
• Developing and implementing litigation strategies
• Assisting in the development of trial strategy, monitoring, and reporting on trial developments
• Reviewing and editing attorneys' written work
• Identifying and recommending matters for settlement, drafting settlement memoranda, and negotiating settlements
• Drafting master papers and forms
• Organizing workflow and coverage
• Developing and delivering training modules
• Interfacing with City and outside agencies to process requests for legal representation
• Ensuring smooth flow of discovery and witness production
• Building critical relationships
• Oversight of accurate data entry of litigation events
• Ensuring that court-ordered and summary judgment deadlines are met
• Ensuring comprehensive preparation of the team's caseload
• Ensuring that deposition reports are completed and reviewed
• Conducting regular note-of-issue and other case reviews
• Recommending and overseeing the retention of expert witnesses
• Preparing intake summaries for all new matters
• Ensuring the intake database is regularly updated by attorneys
• Managing special projects
• Handling a small caseload through all phases of litigation

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees