Division Chief of the Affirmative Litigation Division
About The Position
The New York City Law Department is seeking a Division Chief for its Affirmative Litigation Division. The Division represents the City as plaintiff in matters that advance public health and safety, address significant policy issues with revenue or programmatic impact, and enforce compliance with the law. Its practice areas include commercial disputes; securities litigation; hazardous product cases; civil racketeering, fraud, and False Claims Act matters; public nuisance and restitution claims; code enforcement and tenant protection; intellectual property litigation; civil rights actions; and administrative, regulatory, constitutional, and other challenges to actions affecting City funding and policy. The Division Chief sets the Division’s strategic direction in coordination with the Corporation Counsel and the Law Department’s Executive Team, and ensures consistency, quality, and excellence in its legal work. The Chief supervises, mentors, and evaluates attorneys and legal support staff, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- At least ten years of experience litigating affirmative, complex, and high-profile matters in state and federal court.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal abilities.
- A proven record of successfully initiating and managing litigation.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple ongoing high-profile matters simultaneously.
- Significant experience providing legal counsel, navigating multifaceted issues with diverse stakeholders, and collaborating effectively with colleagues, clients, and co-parties.
- A demonstrable history of successful supervision and management of attorneys, legal support professionals, and interns.
- Commitment to the Law Department’s core values of Excellence, Dedication, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, Professional Development, Respect, Supportive Work Environment, and Diversity.
Responsibilities
- Set the Division’s strategic direction in coordination with the Corporation Counsel and the Law Department’s Executive Team.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and excellence in the Division’s legal work product.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate attorneys and legal support staff.
- Foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
