AGENCY ATTORNEY 03

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
Join the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) as an Agency Attorney III and play a key role in shaping the strategies that protect and strengthen the agency’s mission.

Requirements

  • Manage a caseload of tort claims and actions, developing defense strategies and guiding outside counsel and investigative firms.
  • Conduct legal analysis to support dispositive motion practice and drive negotiated resolutions through settlement conferences, “blockbuster” court calendars, and mediations.
  • Draft clear and concise case abstracts summarizing facts, legal issues, and procedural posture for settlement valuation.
  • Review and analyze claims, pleadings, discovery, medical records, and reports from multiple stakeholders.
  • Evaluate each matter to determine the most strategic path toward resolution by motion practice, settlement, trial, or appeal.
  • Set reserves, seek appropriate settlement authority, and negotiate resolutions.
  • Review and adjust vendor invoices for compliance with NYCHA retainer agreements.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical coverage plans
  • Deferred compensation plans
  • Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
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