Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Division - Early Intervention Unit (EIU)
Core
Attorneys assess the City's eligibility for insurance coverage, review requests for legal representation in civil tort actions, and ensure timely preparation and filing of responsive pleadings.
Role type
Assistant Corporation Counsel (Litigation & Insurance)
Builds
Legal representations, pleadings, and settlement agreements for the City of New York
Domain
Public sector law, civil litigation, insurance law
Required skills
civil litigation experience, legal research, contract review, settlement negotiation, legal writing, case strategy development
Preferred skills
trial experience, insurance takeover expertise, training and mentoring
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Review insurance coverage and defense requests, negotiate defense assumptions with insurers, evaluate representation requests from City employees, prepare and file responsive pleadings, analyze cases for settlement, interview involved employees, lead or participate in negotiations, conduct legal and factual research, develop early case strategies, supervise outside counsel
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (1+ years post-law school experience required)