Agency Attorney

3 weeks ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States MTA, Inc. Full time

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for 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.

Key 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.

Requirements:

Admission to the New York State Bar;

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Intern;

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of local, State and Federal substantive and procedural laws and regulations which impact tort litigation;

Experience defending municipalities, corporate entities and/or common carriers and experience litigating tort claims involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability is strongly preferred;

MTA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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