Litigation Attorney
Core
Litigation attorney supporting the NYC Comptroller's Office in evaluating, negotiating, and resolving claims and lawsuits against the City of New York.
Role type
Litigation Attorney (Government)
Builds
Settlements and resolutions for pre-litigation and litigated claims involving the City of New York
Domain
Public Sector / Municipal Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation strategy, settlement negotiation, legal research, risk assessment, contract dispute resolution, tort law, civil rights law, labor and employment law, public policy analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with high-profile or media-sensitive matters, intergovernmental risk management
Technologies
Legal research databases, case management systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate and negotiate personal injury, civil rights, labor, and tort claims; Approve or deny Law Department requests for settlement authority; Prepare memoranda on liability, risk, and damages; Participate in settlement negotiations in state and federal courts and ADR forums; Attend hearings on high-profile matters; Assist on intergovernmental risk management initiatives