Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, negotiate, and resolve personal injury, civil rights/police, labor and employment, and other tort claims against the City of New York
• Approve, deny, or otherwise appropriately act on Law Department requests for settlement authority
• Prepare memoranda on pre-litigation claims and pending litigation to evaluate liability, risk, and damages
• Participate in settlement negotiations in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums
• Attend 50-h hearings on high-profile and media-sensitive matters
• Assist Senior Attorneys and Directors on intergovernmental risk management initiatives

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar, or six months of service as an Agency Attorney Interne
• Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing

About the Company

The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, providing checks and balances to hold City government accountable.