Deputy City Attorney - Labor Team (Litigation) - City Attorney's Office (8177)
Core
Represent the City in employment litigation and administrative matters, including state and federal civil litigation, trial, appeals, and collective bargaining.
Role type
Senior litigation attorney (labor and employment)
Builds
Legal defense strategies, court appearances, and settlement agreements for the City
Domain
Public sector law, labor and employment law
Required skills
Civil litigation, employment litigation, trial advocacy, motion practice, discovery management, settlement negotiation, administrative proceedings, e-discovery, document review tools
Preferred skills
State and federal rules of civil procedure, oral argument, managing multiple matters, working with unions
Technologies
E-discovery tools, document review software
Responsibilities
Conduct case assessment and litigation strategy, handle all phases of litigation from intake to appeal, manage discovery and motion practice, negotiate settlements, appear in court and at oral arguments, advise client departments on labor relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC