Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Division

Job Description

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Tort Division. The Tort Division represents the City, its agencies, and its employees when acting within the scope of their duties in all tort claims brought in State court. The Division manages a high-volume caseload through thorough investigation, vigorous defense, and, when appropriate, settlement or trial.

Attorneys in the Division’s city-wide Borough Units conduct statutory hearings and depositions; draft pleadings, motions (affirmative and responsive), and discovery responses; and manage document discovery. Attorneys also appear for preliminary, compliance, settlement, and TAP conferences, as well as oral argument on motions. In addition, attorneys participate in the Division’s trial rotation program and second-chair opportunities, which involve investigating and preparing all aspects of trial, performing factual and legal research, sec...