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
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL, Senior Counsel
Salary range: $137,188.00 – $188,235.00
The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience for the position of Senior Counsel in the Affirmative Litigation Division. The Division represents the City in an exceptionally interesting range of federal and state cases where the City appears as plaintiff to advance key policy interests, to protect the City fisc, and to represent the City in the array of claims that arise in its operations. Division attorneys handle matters involving virtually any subject area in which the City is a participant, for example, inter-governmental disputes, municipal corruption, public health, products liability, insurance coverage, commercial disputes, intellectual property, tenant and worker protection matters, civil enforcement of the Administrative Code, fraud and false claims act cases, and property damage claims.
Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York. The attorney in this role should possess experience in and commitment to successfully leading a litigation team in handling challenging matters, as well as independently managing a caseload. Candidates should be creative problem-solvers who take the initiative as a plaintiff to move cases to resolution. The ideal candidate also will possess excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral advocacy skills with substantial experience advising clients, negotiating settlements, and litigating in state and federal courts. Experience as a plaintiff in litigation is preferred. Candidates must possess a commitment to public service; prior government experience is preferred. Experience with false claims act litigation, particularly under the New York False Claims Act, is preferred.
To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of three references with contact information as one document under “resume.”
This position is open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 727169.
Appeals Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Salary Range: $95,713 - $180,791
The Law Department is seeking applicants for an Assistant Corporation Counsel position in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division handles appeals originating from nearly all of the Law Department’s litigating divisions and prepares amicus briefs in cases implicating the City’s interests. Our attorneys appear before federal and state appellate courts and are responsible for briefing and arguing appeals in an array of cases, from routine litigation arising out of the governance of a municipality with more than eight million residents to complex appeals involving cutting-edge legal questions and critical public policy issues. The breadth and depth of our docket affords our attorneys a unique perspective on how the City works and an opportunity to engage in top-notch appellate practice and contribute to legal developments impacting the City, while learning about City government and new areas of the law. Working independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, you will brief and argue a significant number of appeals every year.
Because our mission is to provide outstanding appellate advocacy on behalf of the City, we are looking for exceptional candidates committed to public service and capable of tackling this challenging work. Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills are required. You must also have graduated from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar, or be in the process of being admitted.
Prior appellate experience from practice or through an appellate clerkship is preferred but not required.
Please upload your cover letter and resume as one document under “cover letter” and upload your writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under “resume.”
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 748363.
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
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
Ethics and Compliance Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
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 717333.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - Juvenile Delinquency Unit / Major Case Unit
Salary Range: $87,550 – $175,100
The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of four years litigation experience for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the Family Court Division’s Advanced Litigation and Major Case Unit. Successful candidates will receive extensive training and develop an expertise in the investigation and prosecution of firearms cases. They will primarily handle cases involving the possession and/or use of firearms, but may also handle other types of felony cases. The ACC would work primarily in our Bronx, Brooklyn, or Manhattan offices, but may be required to appear in any of the Family Courts across all five boroughs of New York City.
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. The ACC will participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments.
Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York and have substantial experience in family court or criminal law, as well as litigation experience. Applicants must be able to work independently and have strong litigation, oral and written communication skills. Applicants must possess excellent judgment; exceptional organizational abilities; strong leadership skills; solid knowledge of criminal law, the Family Court Act and evidentiary issues; and strong interpersonal skills.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 717331.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - Interstate Child Support Unit
Salary Range: $101,030 – $180,791
The Family Court Division is currently seeking applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of two years litigation experience for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Division’s Interstate Child Support Unit (ICSU) in its Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens offices. Attorneys assigned to the unit litigate child support cases in the New York State Family Court. Attorneys appear primarily before support magistrates and Family Court judges.
The attorney is responsible for the preparation and presentation of petitions to establish paternity and child support as well as appearing on and defending applications for modification of previously established orders. The attorney will also prepare and present enforcement matters, file and respond to motions, file objections and rebuttals, conduct discovery, including document production and inspection, prepare memorandum of law, interviews clients and witnesses, negotiate settlements and conduct hearings and trials. Attorneys assigned to the unit may be required to work on cases and other responsibilities in the evening and weekend hours.
Attorneys will participate in a citywide rotation of night and weekend court assignments in the juvenile delinquency unit. In addition, attorneys may be required to attend community events and meetings in the evening and weekend hours.
After the completion of orientation, attorneys hired by the Law Department will have the opportunity to elect to work from home under one of the following two programs. The first option allows attorneys to work remotely on a limited and irregular basis. The second option is a Citywide pilot program, which allows participants to select two set days to work from home each week. The two days will need to be approved by the attorney’s division and take into consideration the needs of the division, as the pilot program requires more than 50% staff coverage each day. In addition, if an attorney needs to appear in court, a client meeting or other in-person work related event on a set work from home day, they will need to attend to those in-person responsibilities and will not be able to work from home that day. Participants in the pilot program must set one work from home location where they will work remotely. This pilot program is currently being tested Citywide to determine its efficacy for City agencies and is not yet a permanent program.
Applicants must be graduates of an ABA approved law school, admitted and in good standing with the NYS bar, and possess at least two years of relevant experience.
To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of three references with contact information as one document under “resume.”
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 718252.
General Litigation Division
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL, Deputy Chief
Salary Range: $215,354.00
The NYC Law Department is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Chief of its General Litigation Division. The Division represents the City in federal and state court litigation in both routine matters and challenges to important programs in diverse areas including education, prison conditions, child welfare, freedom of information, public assistance benefits, campaign finance and election law. The Division also defends numerous class actions for money damages and injunctive relief that assert statutory and constitutional violations. Recent cases involve matters such as accessibility of court houses and police stations for disabled persons; conditions of confinement at NYC jails; educational programs and services offered to special needs children; DNA collection and retention; and cash assistance and SNAP benefits. Division lawyers are responsible for their own caseloads and all facets of litigation including pleadings, discovery, court conferences, arguments, motion papers, and trials. The Deputy Chief will (i) assist the Chief in both the oversight of the work of the Division in all practice areas and with the management of the Division’s approximately 30 attorneys and 6 professional support staff; (ii) supervise a team of attorneys; (iii) advise division attorneys and supervisors as needed; (iv) have primary responsibility for the preparation and updating of various division reports; (v) assist with the review of case abstracts and closing papers; (vi) create and update Division training materials; and (vii) litigate complex high-profile cases.
Applicants should have extensive experience litigating and providing counseling in both class and individual actions, and in the substantive areas that the Division practices. Applicants must have a history of supervisory experience of attorneys. Applicants must also have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong inter-personal skills. Applicants must also possess exceptional organizational abilities, strong legal writing and analytical skills, and excellent judgment. Applicants must be admitted to the bars of, and be in good standing in, the courts of New York State, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
This position will remain posted until November 10, 2025
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 750383.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL, Supervisor/Team Leader
Salary Range: $122,300.00 – $195,679.00
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 6 attorneys handling cases in both federal and state court.
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 filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 720905.
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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 695079.
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.
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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL- Supervisor/Team Leader
Salary: $122,300 – $195,679
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. 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. The attorney in this role would supervise, guide and mentor a team of attorneys handling cases in both federal and state court. Preference will be given to applicants with labor and employment experience obtained at a government law office at the state, local or federal level.
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.
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 representing the government and/or a municipality in state and federal court practice.
The position will remain open until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 723301.
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: $87,550- $175,100
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.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Please click the link to apply to Job ID 697569.
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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Workers' Compensation Division
Currently, there are no opportunities available in this division.
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