Agency Attorney L2

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Title: Agency Attorney L2

Join the City of New York as an Agency Attorney L2 in the Tort Division of the Law Department. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in identifying, investigating, and resolving Tort Claims brought against the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) with the goal of minimizing the cost of disposition.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and analyze claims, complaints, and reports from outside counsel, as well as all parties' discovery and medical records.
  • Review and analyze reports from investigators, NYCHA's field staff, and various City agencies to gather all documents and identify all witnesses necessary to obtain a cost-effective resolution of each case.
  • Evaluate each case or claim to assess the best strategy to bring the matter to resolution, whether by motion, settlement, trial, or appeal.
  • Review pending matters to determine exposure.
  • When necessary, obtain appropriate settlement authority from supervisors and independently negotiate settlement of the claim.
  • Review and adjust vendor invoices from outside counsel and investigation firms for compliance with NYCHA retainer agreements.
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 Interne (30086).
What We Offer:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.



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