City of New York
Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation
City of New York, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Assistant Corporation Counsel - Special Federal Litigation
The New York City Law Department Special Federal Litigation Division is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in one of the following positions: General ACC: Defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court, including police, district attorney, or correction officer misconduct allegations. Federal Monitorship ACC: Provide legal counsel to NYPD in connection with the continued development, implementation, and compliance with the City’s relationship with a federal Monitor appointed by the Court to oversee policing reforms by NYPD. Responsibilities include handling a caseload from inception through resolution, conducting initial investigations, answering complaints, appearing at court conferences, engaging in discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, conducting settlement negotiations, and taking cases to trial in federal court. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY. Demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic. Salary:
$87,550.00 – $175,100.00 Note:
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
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The New York City Law Department Special Federal Litigation Division is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in one of the following positions: General ACC: Defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court, including police, district attorney, or correction officer misconduct allegations. Federal Monitorship ACC: Provide legal counsel to NYPD in connection with the continued development, implementation, and compliance with the City’s relationship with a federal Monitor appointed by the Court to oversee policing reforms by NYPD. Responsibilities include handling a caseload from inception through resolution, conducting initial investigations, answering complaints, appearing at court conferences, engaging in discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, conducting settlement negotiations, and taking cases to trial in federal court. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY. Demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic. Salary:
$87,550.00 – $175,100.00 Note:
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
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