Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Division
About The Position
The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Tort Division. The Tort Division represents the City, its agencies, and its employees when acting within the scope of their duties in all tort claims brought in State court. The Division manages a high-volume caseload through thorough investigation, vigorous defense, and, when appropriate, settlement or trial. Attorneys in the Division’s city-wide Borough Units conduct statutory hearings and depositions; draft pleadings, motions (affirmative and responsive), and discovery responses; and manage document discovery. Attorneys also appear for preliminary, compliance, settlement, and TAP conferences, as well as oral argument on motions. In addition, attorneys participate in the Division’s trial rotation program and second-chair opportunities, which involve investigating and preparing all aspects of trial, performing factual and legal research, securing evidence, developing trial strategy, interviewing and preparing witnesses, drafting motions, jury charges, trial and post-trial submissions, and negotiating settlements.
Requirements
- One year of civil litigation experience after graduating from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Responsibilities
- Conduct statutory hearings and depositions
- Draft pleadings, motions (affirmative and responsive), and discovery responses
- Manage document discovery
- Appear for preliminary, compliance, settlement, and TAP conferences, as well as oral argument on motions
- Participate in the Division’s trial rotation program and second-chair opportunities
- Investigate and prepare all aspects of trial
- Perform factual and legal research
- Secure evidence
- Develop trial strategy
- Interview and prepare witnesses
- Draft motions, jury charges, trial and post-trial submissions
- Negotiate settlements
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. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
