AGENCY ATTORNEY 03
2 weeks ago
Join the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) as an Agency Attorney III and play a key role in shaping the strategies that protect and strengthen the agency’s mission.The Tort Division is expanding its efforts to efficiently resolve claims and actions by growing a specialized, high-impact settlement unit. As part of this team, the selected candidate will help drive fair, cost-effective outcomes that support NYCHA and the residents we serve. Selected candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues, outside counsel, investigators, and NYCHA leadership to develop informed strategies for claim resolution. This role offers a dynamic litigation environment involving meaningful public-sector work, hands-on negotiation experience, and the opportunity to influence how claims are evaluated and resolved by NYCHA city-wide.In this position, the selected candidate will:-Manage a caseload of tort claims and actions, developing defense strategies and guiding outside counsel and investigative firms.- Conduct legal analysis to support dispositive motion practice and drive negotiated resolutions through settlement conferences, “blockbuster” court calendars, and mediations.- Draft clear and concise case abstracts summarizing facts, legal issues, and procedural posture for settlement valuation.- Review and analyze claims, pleadings, discovery, medical records, and reports from multiple stakeholders.- Evaluate each matter to determine the most strategic path toward resolution by motion practice, settlement, trial, or appeal.- Set reserves, seek appropriate settlement authority, and negotiate resolutions.- Review and adjust vendor invoices for compliance with NYCHA retainer agreements.- Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.We are looking for an attorney who brings sound judgment, strong analytical tools, and a collaborative spirit. The strongest candidates will have:1. Experience defending municipalities in personal injury actions.2. Background in toxic tort litigation, including mold, lead, or asbestos matters.3. Demonstrated skill advising landlord-clients on tort liability and claims resolution.
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AGENCY ATTORNEY
2 weeks ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeThe mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department...
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Agency Attorney, Level II
2 days ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full time*CANDIDATE MUST BE IN THE AGENCY ATTORNEY CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WITH A NEW YORK CITY AGENCY *The mission of the New York Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe city...
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AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE
4 days ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeThe New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Law Department Administrative Hearings Division (AHED) conducts administrative termination of tenancy proceedings brought on such grounds as non-desirability, including violence against NYCHA employees, breach of NYCHA rules and regulations, illegal assignment or transfer of possession of an apartment, and...
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AGENCY ATTORNEY LEVEL II
3 days ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeThe mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department...
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AGENCY ATTORNEY L3
2 weeks ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeThe New York City Housing Authority’s Law Department’s General Litigation Division seeks an attorney to litigate significant and complex employment and fair housing matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, and to defend the nation’s largest public housing agency in appeals from administrative determinations concerning...
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Agency Attorney, I
2 weeks ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeThe mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department...
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AGENCY ATTORNEY 02
6 days ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeThe New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Housing Litigation's Landlord and Tenant (L&T) Division commences or is a Party in approximately 50, court appearances in Civil Court-Housing Part. The attorneys represent the Authority in non-payment, holdover, Section 8, lockout, repair and commercial cases in Housing court. In addition, the attorneys appear on...
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HLD Agency Attorney L-2
4 days ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeAbout the Agency:The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.- We maintain building and resident safety and health- We...
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Agency Attorney II, Compliance
4 days ago
The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeAbout the Agency:The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.- We maintain building and resident safety and health- We...
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The Bronx, United States City of New York Full timeAbout the Agency:The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.- We maintain building and resident safety and health- We...
