Litigation Attorney
Core
Litigation attorney evaluating, negotiating, and resolving pre-litigation and litigated claims against the City of New York, including personal injury, civil rights, labor, and tort matters.
Role type
Litigation Attorney (Government)
Builds
Settlement agreements and risk management strategies for the City of New York
Domain
Public Sector / Municipal Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal analysis, negotiation, claim evaluation, settlement strategy, risk assessment, litigation support
Preferred skills
Experience with high-profile or media-sensitive matters, intergovernmental risk management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate and negotiate personal injury, civil rights, labor, and tort claims; Approve or deny Law Department settlement requests; Prepare memoranda on liability, risk, and damages; Participate in settlement negotiations in state/federal courts and ADR forums; Attend hearings on high-profile matters; Assist on intergovernmental risk management initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior IC (requires 1-3 years post-admission experience)