Admitted Attorneys

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from experienced attorneys for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel. The Law Department’s culture of excellence and dedication seeks applicants who are committed to public interest and providing the finest legal representation to the City of New York in furtherance of the operation of its government.  

 

Current Openings

Affirmative Litigation Division - Division Chief

Appeals Division - Assistant Corporation Counsel 

Special Federal Litigation Division – Assistant Corporation Counsel 

Tort Division – Assistant Corporation Counsel 

Tort Division, Early Intervention Unit – Assistant Corporation Counsel 

What We Look For

The Law Department looks for candidates who are committed to public service, pursuing justice, and serving the common good. To best serve the City we represent, the Law Department seeks individuals from a variety of backgrounds who can bring different perspectives to contribute to the work of the office. The Law Department also seeks candidates who want to contribute to a work environment that values teamwork, inclusion and respect. Finally, as many of our attorneys work in litigating divisions, the Law Department seeks candidates who have litigation experience. 

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 should also have a demonstrated interest in the type of law of the division that they are applying to. If the candidate is interested in a division that practices in federal court, the candidate should be admitted in, or immediately available to apply for admission in, the Southern District of New York and Eastern District of New York. 

You can read more about joining the Law Department as an admitted attorney by reviewing our frequently asked questions. To learn more about the Law Department’s legal divisions, you can read the descriptions of the divisions or the Office's Annual Reports. In addition, you can reach out to Law Department attorneys who have volunteered to be contacted by applicants interested in learning more about our work through our Law Department Ambassadors page. Any other questions can be directed to recruitment@law.nyc.gov. 

 

Salary

The Law Department sets salaries for experienced attorneys based on their years of legal experience after law school, which is generally consistent with their law school graduation year. Salaries for new hires generally fall within the following salary bands: for 0-5 years of legal experience, from $87,737 to $122,300; for 5-10 years of legal experience, from $122,300-$137,188; for 10-15 years of legal experience, from $137,188-$159,521; for 15-20 years of legal experience, from $159,521-$180,791; for 20+ years of experience, from $180,791-188,235. Candidates may be hired at a slightly higher rate than others with similar levels of legal experience if they have specialized and unique experience and are hired for a role that requires that specialized and unique experience, or if they are hired for a position that is deemed hard to fill.  You may contact the Legal Recruitment Office with any questions at recruitment@law.nyc.gov.

How to Apply

Applications can be addressed to:  

      John Campbell
      Director of Legal Recruitment 
      New York City Law Department 
      100 Church Street 
      New York, NY 10007  

 

Attorneys who would like to be notified as positions become available at the Law Department may input their contact information on our job notification listserv. The Law Department will retain email addresses for six months and will advise candidates of job opportunities during that time only. 

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.