The General Litigation Division of the NYC Law Department seeks an experienced attorney to represent the City in federal and State court litigation. The Division’s caseload includes both routine matters and challenges to important programs in diverse areas including education, health care, public assistance benefits, prison conditions, foster care, freedom of information, campaign finance and election law. 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. Recent cases have involved: an equal protection challenge to changes to the admissions process for the Department of Education’s specialized high schools; challenges pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding accessibility of court houses and police stations for disabled persons; and a claim by minority students in the City’s high schools that they have fewer opportunities to participate in team sports than other students. Division lawyers are responsible for their own caseloads and handle court conferences, oral arguments, discovery, the preparation of legal papers, and hearings.

To apply, 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.”

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Applicants must have significant relevant work experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school and must be admitted and in good standing in New York State. Ideal applicants should demonstrate substantial litigation experience, exceptional organizational abilities, strong legal writing and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and excellent judgment.

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.