Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Division

City of New York
New York City, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
The NYC Law Department is seeking admitted attorneys to handle personal injury matters in the Tort Division. Responsibilities include conducting hearings and depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and participating in trials. Attorneys will have the opportunity to work remotely or from Citywide, depending on case demands and program approval. The department is undergoing pilot program testing.

Requirements

  • Admitted and in good standing in New York State
  • At least three years of legal experience
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational 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 interpersonal skills
  • Excellent judgment
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