Executive Agency Counsel, Non-Managerial Position

4 days ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States MTA Full time

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for handling complex tort claims involving MTA and its agencies in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in all phases of tort litigation and appellate practice, assisting in formulating legal strategies to address novel legal issues, preserve the interests of the MTA agencies' on appeal, and reduce tort exposure.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle complex, high-exposure appeals and other litigation matters independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team related to personal injury claims brought against MTA agencies.
  • Conduct legal research, draft appellate briefs, motions, and memoranda, handle court appearances, including oral arguments and settlement conferences, attend mediations, engage in settlement negotiations, and prepare internal reports.
  • Critically analyze personal injury claims and develop legal strategies to address significant and novel legal issues, protect the appellate rights of MTA agencies, and reduce tort exposure.
  • Accurately assess liability and damages exposures, make appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel on matters pertaining to all phases of tort litigation, including insurance coverage and indemnification matters.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with external departments, including operations and courts.

Requirements:

  • A law degree and admission to the Bar of the State of New York.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of significant appellate litigation or other relevant experience for Level A, and five (5) years for Level B.
  • Extensive knowledge of local, State, and Federal substantive and procedural laws and regulations impacting tort litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Admission to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
  • Experience defending municipalities, corporate entities, and/or common carriers, and litigating tort claims involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability in the NYS Appellate Divisions, First and Second Departments.

Desired Skills:

  • Proven ability to handle appellate matters relating to a varied tort caseload independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team, under pressure and tight time constraints imposed internally or by the Courts.
  • Possess superior analytical, verbal, writing, and negotiation skills and proven ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Proven ability to build and develop professional relationships necessary to litigation, including clients, adversaries, and judiciary.
  • Proven ability to evaluate, devise, and implement strategies designed to reduce tort exposure during all phases of litigation.
  • Proven ability to forensically analyze medical records and varied technical information.
  • Ability and command over all types of research, including legal research engines, general internet searches, and investigative searches.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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