City of New York · 2 months ago
Assistant Corporation Counsel – Tort, Trial Attorney
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $181K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York is seeking experienced trial attorneys to join the Tort Division of the New York City Law Department. The role involves handling personal injury trials related to alleged police misconduct and other cases, with options for remote work after orientation.
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Responsibilities
Handle back-to-back personal injury trials Citywide
Manage trials primarily related to alleged-police-misconduct cases, trip-and-fall cases, and complex multi-defendant motor vehicle accident/roadway design cases
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York
The successful candidate will have substantial State court trial experience
Significant experience in personal injury litigation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated exceptional organizational, managerial, and supervisory abilities
Strong legal analytical skills
Solid knowledge of tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues
Solid knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries
Strong negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent judgment
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
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