Senior Attorney, Litigation

New York City
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

The Senior Attorney position involves evaluating, negotiating, and resolving claims against the City of New York and its agencies prior to litigation, as well as supervising junior attorneys and preparing complex legal memoranda.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include using independent judgment to evaluate and resolve claims, supervising junior attorneys, preparing complex legal memoranda, and participating in settlement negotiations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience, including 18 months of supervising other attorneys, and must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing.

Requirements

  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience
  • 18 months of experience supervising other attorneys
  • Membership in the New York State Bar in good standing

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
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