CURRENT VACANCIES FOR ADMITTED ATTORNEYS
Available positions at the NYC Law Department for admitted attorneys can be found below. Attorneys who would like to be notified as positions become available at the Law Department may input their contact information on our listserv. The Law Department will retain email addresses for six months and will advise candidates of job postings during that time only. If you have questions about the following positions, you can contact you can contact us at: recruitment@law.nyc.gov. Please see below opportunities in the following divisions:
Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation Division
Affirmative Litigation Division
Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division
Contracts and Real Estate Division
Ethics and Compliance Division
Labor and Employment Law Division
Special Federal Litigation Division
Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division
Workers’ Compensation Division
Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Affirmative Litigation Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Appeals Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Contracts and Real Estate Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Economic Development Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
E-Discovery Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Environmental Law Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary Range: $87,737.00 – $152,077
The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys as well as law school graduates in the process of becoming admitted for an attorney position in the Environmental Law Division. The Environmental Law Division represents and advises the City and its agencies in environmental and land use matters involving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water systems, climate change and resiliency planning, solid waste management, hazardous waste management and remediation, protection of natural resources, and environmental review of City initiatives and private development projects. The Division litigates in State and federal court and in federal and State administrative tribunals, most often in defense of City projects, infrastructure, and initiatives, but also in some affirmative advocacy. The Division also counsels and advises the Mayor and City agencies concerning compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Applicants must be graduates of ABA approved law schools and either admitted to practice law in the State of New York or be in the process of becoming admitted to the New York State Bar. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in environmental and/or land use law. The ideal candidate will have between three and six years of litigation experience.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 768139 .
Ethics and Compliance Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary Range: $87,737.00 – $180,791.00
The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with at least one year of legal experience (three years preferred) for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Ethics & Compliance Division. Attorneys with more than five years of legal experience after law school will be considered for a Senior Counsel position in the division.
The Ethics & Compliance Division has counseling and ligation-adjacent roles and responsibilities. The Division’s counseling role involves advising City Hall, elected officials, and officers and employees at the Law Department and other City agencies on a variety of topics related to ethics and compliance, including conflicts of interest, privileges, the Public Officers Law, federal grants, oath and bond requirements, and Medicare compliance. Division attorneys also conduct internal and external trainings in these areas. The Division investigates and reports on whistleblower and employment disciplinary matters and serves as a liaison to the Conflicts of Interest Board on Chapter 68 inquiries.
Division attorneys also represent City attorneys before the attorney grievance committees and Assistant District Attorneys before the attorney grievance committees and the Committee on Prosecutorial Conduct. In addition, they review and provide guidance on sanctions and representation matters, including conducting representation interviews to ensure compliance with General Municipal Law section 50-k.
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA accredited law school with at least one year of legal experience. Applicants with at least three years of legal experience after law school are preferred. Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State.
This position is ideal for attorneys with strong legal analysis and writing skills who are interested in ethics, compliance, and legal advisory work with exposure to litigation-related matters. While litigation experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement.
The position will remain open until 04/26/2026.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 771471.
Executive Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Family Court Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - Juvenile Delinquency Unit
Salary Range: $87,550 – $175,100
The New York City Law Department, Family Court Division is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Division’s Juvenile Delinquency Unit. The Juvenile Delinquency Unit Serves as the Presentment Agency in juvenile delinquency proceedings before the Family Court. Juvenile delinquency matters currently involve youth under 18 who have been arrested for conduct that would constitute a crime if they were adults. The goal of these proceedings is to address the needs and best interest of the youth and to ensure the safety of the community.
Attorneys in the Family Court Division’s Juvenile Delinquency Unit carry a caseload and are responsible for all aspects of the practice. This includes community outreach and engagement, case investigation, motion practice, conducting extensive discovery, and courtroom litigation including pre-trial hearings, trials and dispositional hearings. The ACC’s borough assignment will include cross-designation as a Special Assistant District Attorney where they will draft cases and appear in the Youth Part of the Supreme Court.
Attorneys will participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments. In addition, attorneys may be required to attend community events and meetings in the evening and weekend hours.
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school and admitted in good standing with the NYS bar. Two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 770718.
General Litigation Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary Range: $87,550 – $175,100
The New York City Law Department's General Litigation Division seeks an experienced attorney to defend the City in complex federal court litigation challenging City policies and programs. The General Litigation Division handles cases that challenge important City programs in diverse areas including education, health care, public assistance benefits, prison conditions, foster care, freedom of information, campaign finance, and election law. Division attorneys appear in both State and federal court. Many of the division's cases are brought as class actions in federal court and raise complex and novel issues of statutory and constitutional construction. Division lawyers are responsible for their own caseloads and handle court conferences, oral arguments, discovery, the preparation of legal papers, and hearings.
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school, admitted and in good standing with the NYS bar, and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY. Ideal applicants should demonstrate substantial litigation experience, exceptional organizational abilities, strong legal writing and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent judgment. Candidates must possess a commitment to public service and the Law Department values of excellence, dedication, diversity, integrity, justice, professional development, respect, supportive work environment, and teamwork.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 770630.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - SUPERVISOR/TEAM LEADER
Salary Range: $122,300.00 – $188,235.00
The NYC Law Department’s General Litigation Division seeks an experienced litigation attorney to serve as a Supervisor/Team Leader. The attorney in this role would supervise, guide and mentor a team of approximately 5 attorneys handling cases in both federal and state court. Responsibilities include assigning cases to individual team members, reviewing written work product (correspondence, briefs, memoranda), assisting team members develop case strategies, attending court appearances when needed, conduct case reviews periodically, and evaluations of team members. The Supervisor may be asked to handle a limited number of select cases as needed.
The NYC Law Department’s General Litigation Division handles cases that challenge important City programs in diverse areas including education, health care, public assistance benefits, prison conditions, foster care, freedom of information, campaign finance and election law. Division attorneys appear in both state and federal court. Many of the division's cases are brought as class actions in federal court and raise complex and novel issues of statutory and constitutional construction. Division lawyers are responsible for their own caseloads and handle court conferences, oral arguments, discovery, the preparation of legal papers, and hearings.
Candidates must be admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY. The ideal candidate will possess experience in and commitment to successfully leading a team of attorneys and legal support professionals handling challenging matters. Candidates should be creative problem-solvers who seek to optimize how cases are managed and should be able to demonstrate dedication to growing and developing the skills of the Division’s team. The ideal candidate also will possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills with substantial litigation experience in state and federal court practice. Experience in class action litigation, advising clients and negotiating settlements is preferred. Candidates must possess a commitment to public service and the Law Department values of excellence, dedication, diversity, integrity, justice, professional development, respect, supportive work environment and teamwork.
This position will remain posted until April 19, 2026.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 770762.
Labor and Employment Law Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary: $90,395 – $180,791
The Labor and Employment Law Division of the New York City Law Department is accepting applications from attorneys with a minimum of five 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. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in labor and employment law, and particularly as developed within a civil litigation context. Division attorneys handle a variety of matters including First Amendment retaliation; gender, race, age and disability discrimination; civil service law issues; and wage and hour litigation.
Applicants must have at least 5 years of legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Applicants also must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 720208.
Legal Counsel Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Litigation Support Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Mayor's Office
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Municipal Finance Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Risk Management Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Special Federal Litigation Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary Range: $87,737– $180,791
The New York City Law Department Special Federal Litigation Division is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in one of the following positions:
General ACC
The Assistant Corporation Counsel would defend the City and its officials in civil rights cases brought in federal court in which police, district attorney or correction officer misconduct is alleged by those who believe their constitutional rights were violated in the course of an arrest and subsequent prosecution, or on account of events in City jails. As part of their duties, the Assistant Corporation Counsel can expect to defend the City and members of law enforcement in cases brought by litigants who have had convictions reversed, those challenging the constitutionality of police actions during the 2020 Spring/Summer demonstrations and Covid-19 curfew enforcement, as well as class actions on various constitutional claims.
The hired attorney for these positions will handle a caseload from inception through resolution whether by motion practice, settlement, or trial. Attorneys conduct initial investigations to determine if representation is appropriate, answer the complaint, appear at court conferences, engage in extensive discovery (paper and electronic), take and defend depositions, draft dispositive motions, conduct settlement negotiations, and, when appropriate, take cases to trial in federal court.
Federal Monitorship ACC
The Assistant Corporation Counsel would be a part of a team that provides legal counsel to NYPD in connection with the continued development, implementation, and compliance with City’s relationship with a federal Monitor appointed by the Court to oversee policing reforms by NYPD. The successful candidate will, with other members of the team, work on: motion practice; assist in drafting and revising NYPD policies related to the monitorship; review and prepare documents, audio files, and video footage for disclosure to and/or inspection by class counsel; attend high level internal NYPD meetings as well as meetings with the Monitor and class counsel, and attend in-person training at various NYPD facilities. Attendance at training, as well as inquiries from the monitor and other interested parties, and court deadlines may take place outside of regular working hours. This position is a unique opportunity to work on police reform and monitorship issues.
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of litigation experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school, preferably in federal practice, municipal liability, constitutional, or personal injury law. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York and be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the SDNY and EDNY. Applicants must have demonstrated strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 765767.
Tax and Bankruptcy Litigation Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Tort Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary Range: $97,850-$175,100
The NYC Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the Tort Division to handle sensitive personal injury matters from inception to resolution.
Responsibilities include: conducting statutory hearings and depositions; drafting pleadings, affirmative and responsive motions, and discovery responses; requesting document discovery; conducting preliminary conferences, compliance conferences, settlement and TAP conferences, and argument on motions; participating in the Tort Division's trial rotation program and second-chair opportunities, which includes the investigation and preparation of all aspects of trials, completing factual and legal research, securing relevant evidence, developing trial strategies, interviewing and preparing witnesses, drafting motions, jury charges, trial and post-trial motions and memoranda, and negotiating settlements.
Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State. Applicants should have substantial legal experience; demonstrated exceptional organizational and supervisory abilities; strong legal analytical skills; solid knowledge of municipal tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues; solid knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries; strong interpersonal skills; and excellent judgment. Trial experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 704993.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL, State Law Enforcement Defense Unit
Salary: $87,550 – $175,100
The NYC Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for a position in the State Law Enforcement Defense Unit of the Tort Division. Attorneys in this Unit specialize in the handling of pre-trial litigation in matters arising from interactions between citizens and law enforcement officers in State Court.
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school, admitted and in good standing with the NYS bar, and have at least one year of civil litigation experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational, time management, writing, and oral advocacy skills. The ideal applicant also will have prior municipal tort litigation experience, trial experience, and experience working with law enforcement officers.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 714838.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - BRONX ASSISTANT BOROUGH CHIEF
Salary Range: $122,300.00 – $180,791.00
The Tort Division seeks an Assistant Borough Chief in the Bronx Borough office. Duties include:
- general supervision of borough staff;
- supervision of the EBT desk, EBT clerk, and all EBT issues;
- general supervision of the proper functioning of the borough office;
- general supervision of the PC/CSO, CC, SC, and Post-Note-Of-Issue projects; meet regularly with paralegals and claims specialists with respect to these projects;
- general supervision of pre-trial cases (including high exposure and vertical cases);
- general supervision of high school/college aides, and law student interns
- the training, supervision, and evaluation of staff attorneys, clerical and support staff;
- draft attorney and support evaluations;
- conduct regular meetings with management staff, attorneys, and support staff;
- interfacing with senior court personnel and Comptroller’s representatives;
- ensuring the efficient and timely operation of office procedures and programs, such as pre-trial and in-court settlement programs, Intake, and the RFA program;
- helping to ensure proper handling of responsive and affirmative motions;
- ensuring that note-of-issue reviews and summary judgment deadlines are met;
- general supervision of the processing of settlements;
- ensuring the proper handling of mail and efficient and current file room maintenance;
- ensuring the accurate data entry of litigation events;
- negotiating settlements;
- conducting settlement conferences;
- helping to ensure that the borough’s highest-exposure cases are being prepared or settled;
- helping to supervise the pre-trial parts;
- serve as liaison to agencies;
- helping to ensure social media, background, ISO, and surveillance requests are requested;
- ensuring timely compliance with court-ordered deadlines;
- regularly evaluating office processes and recommending and implementing changes to promote efficiency, productivity, and quality;
- helping maintain library learning and applying electronic research and legal research tools;
- learning and applying electronic calendaring and management programs;
- helping to ensure that borough office caseload is flowing appropriately; and
- ensuring that case backlogs are not accumulating.
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school and admitted and in good standing with the NYS bar. Applicants should also have: substantial legal experience; demonstrated exceptional organizational, managerial, and supervisory abilities; strong legal analytical skills; solid knowledge of municipal tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues; solid knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries; strong negotiation skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and excellent judgment. Trial experience is a plus.
This position will remain posted until March 20, 2026.
Please click the following link to apply to Job ID 772611.
Workers' Compensation Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
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