COMMERCIAL & REAL ESTATE LITIGATION DIVISION 
(Posted 5/2/2013)
The Commercial & Real Estate Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department seeks an attorney to represent the City in highly visible, exciting and complex commercial litigation, and in the prosecution and defense of similarly challenging and often important disputes concerning the use and re-development of City real property. Division attorneys represent the City and its agencies in disputes involving numerous and diverse contractual arrangements touching upon virtually every function of City government, ranging from contracts with private companies to build or repair the City’s infrastructure, to leases of important public properties, to contracts for all types of goods and services. We handle disputes in state and federal courts and before administrative tribunals, including multi-million dollar matters as well as matters raising novel legal questions and analytical, investigative and strategic challenges. 

Hardworking and independent-minded individuals with three or more years of significant experience in the litigation of such matters who wish to assume substantial responsibilities in a collegial and supportive environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Strong research and writing skills are required. Trial experience is a plus.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript through our online application process.  Cover letters may be addressed to: 

Stuart D. Smith
Director of Legal Recruitment
New York City Law Department
100 Church Street
New York, NY  10007 

If you are having difficulty with the online application or have other questions, you can contact us at: recruitment@law.nyc.gov.

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TORT
(posted on 3/19/2013)
The Tort Division of the New York City Law Department seeks an experienced trial attorney to handle back-to-back personal injury trials in its Bronx, Brooklyn, or Manhattan offices.  The subject matter ranges from trip-and-fall cases to complex multi-defendant motor vehicle accident/roadway design cases and alleged police misconduct cases.  The successful candidate should have substantial State court trial experience, significant experience in personal injury litigation, and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of references through our online application process.  Cover letters may be addressed to:

Mr. Stuart D. Smith
Director of Legal Recruitment
New York City Law Department
100 Church Street
New York, NY  10007

If you are having difficulty with the on-line application, you can contact us at: recruitment@law.nyc.gov.

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MUNICIPAL FINANCE
(Posted on 2/7/13)
The New York City Law Department is seeking a senior level municipal finance attorney to provide in-house counsel to the City and related entities on bond transactions. New York City, one of the largest municipal bonds issuers in the country, issues billions of dollars of debt through general obligation bonds and through the bonds of authorities and local development corporations. The proceeds fund capital projects in a variety of areas, including education, transportation, economic development and environmental protection. The Division also performs corporate governance work for the City’s debt issuing authorities and local development corporations.

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York with a minimum of five years relevant legal experience subsequent to bar admission, including supervisory experience of other attorneys and professional staff; and experience managing public or corporate finance transactions. A thorough knowledge of federal securities law and familiarity with applicable federal income tax issues is necessary. Applicants should demonstrate experience administering complex closings. Applicants must possess exceptional judgment. Duties will involve counseling senior New York City policymakers with respect to legal questions of first impression and novel financing structures and supervising other City attorneys and staff.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of references through our online application process.  Cover letters may be addressed to:

Mr. Stuart D. Smith
Director of Legal Recruitment
New York City Law Department
100 Church Street
New York, NY  10007

If you are having difficulty with the on-line application, you can contact us at: recruitment@law.nyc.gov.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DIVISION
The Labor and Employment Law Division seeks an attorney with a minimum of three years of litigation experience to defend the City in complex and challenging state and federal actions arising out of the City’s role as an employer. Division attorneys handle a variety of matters including First Amendment retaliation; gender, race, age and disability discrimination; and civil service law issues.

The successful applicant should preferably have experience in labor and employment litigation, with strong oral and written advocacy skills and the ability to work independently and manage a large caseload. Admission to the New York State bar is required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample through our online application process.  Cover letters may be addressed to:

Mr. Stuart D. Smith
Director of Legal Recruitment
New York City Law Department
100 Church Street
New York, NY  10007

If you are having difficulty with the on-line application, you can contact us at: recruitment@law.nyc.gov.

New York City is an equal opportunity employer which bases its hiring decisions on merit and fitness, as required by the New York Constitution and the New York Civil Service Law. The City's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy requires that employment decisions be made without discrimination prohibited by federal, state or local law based on race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (including gender identity), disability, age, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, or status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking.