The Labor and Employment Law Division of the New York City Law Department is accepting applications from attorneys with a minimum of two 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.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of the names and contact information for three professional references as one document under “resume” to apply.

Applicants must have at least 2 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. Applicants must have the ability to work independently and manage a large caseload.

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.