Temporary First Year Attorney

1 week ago

Brooklyn, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time
Job ID: 9545

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Temp

Department: Torts

Date Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Description

JOB TITLE: Temporary First-Year Attorney

SALARY RANGE: $60-$63/ hour

HAY POINTS: 1056

DEPT/DIV: Legal

SUPERVISOR: Deputy Executive Assistant General Counsel/Assistant General Counsel

LOCATION: 130 Livingston Street

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directly handling and overseeing outside counsel that handles a high volume of personal injury and property damage claims and lawsuits brought in state and federal courts against MTA agencies. The successful candidate will have experience in all phases of tort litigation and will work independently and collaboratively with senior management to carry out litigation strategies designed to reduce tort exposure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Handle high volume personal injury and/or property damage claims during all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, court conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials.
  • Conduct legal research; draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, and internal reports; handle court appearances including status and settlement conferences, oral arguments, trials; attend mediations.
  • Accurately assess liability and damages exposures and make and review appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations.
  • Keep senior management informed of case status and consult with senior management to develop and carry out litigation strategies designed to reduce tort exposure.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with external departments (i.e.: operations, courts)
  • Provide guidance and direction to in-house legal staff.
  • Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel - Torts.
  • Work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Proven ability to manage and handle a high volume, varied tort caseload from inception to resolution and to function independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team, under pressure and tight time constraints imposed internally or by the Courts.
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, writing, and negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to build and develop professional relationships necessary to litigation (i.e.: clients, adversaries, judiciary).
  • Proven ability to evaluate, devise, and implement litigation strategies.
  • Proven ability to forensically analyze medical records and varied technical information.
  • Proven ability and command over all types of research including but not limited to legal research engines, general internet searches, and investigative searches.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED
  • Graduated from an ABA accredited law school (or expected graduation by time of start date).
  • Admission to New York State Bar.


OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission")

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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