Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Division - Early Intervention Unit (EIU)
Core
Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Tort Division's Early Intervention Unit, focusing on insurance coverage assessment, civil tort representation, and settlement negotiations for the City of New York.
Role type
Mid-to-Senior level litigation attorney (IC)
Builds
Legal pleadings, defense strategies, and settlement agreements for City contractors and employees
Domain
Public sector law, civil litigation, insurance law
Required skills
civil litigation experience, legal research, contract review, settlement negotiation, case strategy development, legal writing, interviewing
Preferred skills
trial experience, specialized insurance expertise
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Review insurance coverage and defense requests, negotiate with insurers, evaluate representation requests, prepare and file responsive pleadings, conduct legal research, analyze cases for settlement, interview employees, lead or participate in negotiations and mediations
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior (0-20+ years post-law school experience)