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City of New York · 4 days ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$88K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel to serve in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The role involves defending the City and its officials in civil rights cases in federal court and providing legal counsel to the NYPD regarding compliance with a federal Monitor overseeing policing reforms.

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Responsibilities

Defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court

Handle a caseload from inception through resolution whether by motion practice, settlement, or trial

Conduct initial investigations to determine if representation is appropriate

Answer the complaint

Appear at court conferences

Engage in extensive discovery (paper and electronic)

Take and defend depositions

Draft dispositive motions

Conduct settlement negotiations

Take cases to trial in federal court

Provide legal counsel to NYPD in connection with the continued development, implementation, and compliance with City’s relationship with a federal Monitor

Assist in drafting and revising NYPD policies related to the monitorship

Review and prepare documents, audio files, and video footage for disclosure to and/or inspection by class counsel

Attend high level internal NYPD meetings as well as meetings with the Monitor and class counsel

Attend in-person training at various NYPD facilities

Qualification

Litigation experienceLegal writingOral advocacyFederal practiceMunicipal liabilityConstitutional lawPersonal injury lawTeam collaborationNegotiation skillsAttention to detail

Required

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school, preferably in federal practice, municipal liability, constitutional, or personal injury law

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY

Applicants must have demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills