Senior Litigation Attorney

21 hours ago


New York, New York, United States The Port Authority of NY & NJ Full time
Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Law Department is seeking a highly qualified senior attorney to join its Manhattan-based team. As a senior litigation attorney, you will be responsible for handling defense of the agency in various areas, including personal injury claims and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent the agency in state and federal court proceedings and administrative proceedings
  • Prepare cases for and manage litigation at all levels and stages
  • Manage significant financial, strategic, and reputational risks to the agency
  • Provide accurate and timely counsel to client departments on legal topics
  • Advise on litigation strategy and assess likelihood of prevailing in litigation
  • Negotiate settlements and manage outside counsel services
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Qualifications:

  • Law degree from a top-tier or highly regarded law school
  • Member of the Bar in good standing in New York and New Jersey
  • At least 10 years of litigation experience, including significant courtroom advocacy and trials

Desired Qualifications:

  • Detail-oriented with strong litigation, analytical, and drafting skills
  • Proven track record of performing effectively under pressure and reconciling conflicting priorities
  • Ability to think strategically and act decisively regarding legal challenges
  • Ability to train and mentor attorneys with different skill levels

The selected candidate will have an ability to contribute in a meaningful way to current and future regional transportation programs and a broad array of initiatives that the Authority is undertaking in the New York-New Jersey region in a collaborative team of 100 attorneys and other legal staff.



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