Deputy Director, Tort Unit
Core
Senior legal leader managing the pre-litigation settlement of tort claims, liability evaluations, and risk management for the City of New York.
Role type
Senior IC legal operations manager (tort claims)
Builds
Pre-litigation settlement resolutions and risk mitigation strategies for municipal claims
Domain
Public sector law / municipal tort liability
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, claim settlement negotiation, risk management, staff supervision, contract procurement, regulatory compliance, trend analysis, liaison management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Tort Unit; supervise Tort Division Chiefs and Claim Examiners; manage pre-litigation settlement processes and 50h contracts; monitor high-exposure claims and draft legal memoranda; delegate monetary settlement authority; resolve claim payment issues and coordinate on lien matters; identify litigation trends and provide recommendations; assist in liability and damages evaluation; handle administrative matters including HR and data/technology.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties