The Labor & Employment Law Division is accepting applications from ACCs who are interested in joining the Division’s trial team. Division attorneys defend the City at trial in 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 trial team position would be focused upon managing trial ready cases; specifically with preparing those matters for trial, which includes, but is not limited to, preparing witnesses, preparing pre-trial submissions, drafting motions in limine and post-trial motions. The successful candidate will have a sense of urgency and a passion for trials.
Minimum Qual Requirements
The ideal candidate will be an attorney admitted in New York State in good standing with at least three years of experience. They should be admitted in federal court or be willing to apply for admission as soon as possible. The ideal applicant will have experience in labor and employment litigation and/or trials and will also have strong oral and written advocacy skills.
To Apply
Please click on the “Apply Now” button. 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.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Recruitment Contact
Recruitment Contact: Lillian Evans / Director of Recruitment
Recruitment Email: recruitment@law.nyc.gov
POSTING DATE
07/21/2023
POST UNTIL
08/11/2023
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