The NYC Law Department is now accepting applications from admitted attorneys with at least one year of legal experience for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Legal Counsel Division. The Legal Counsel Division is a counseling unit that advises the Mayor, other elected officials, and City agencies on issues concerning virtually every area of municipal law. The Division provides the legal advice and crafts the legislative changes necessary to shape and implement policy initiatives. The Division is responsible for drafting State and local legislation proposed by the Mayor and City agencies, and for assisting in the drafting of administrative rules. On a daily basis, Division attorneys field questions from City Hall and City agencies on issues of overriding importance to the City as well as those regarding day-to-day administration. Division attorneys often represent the Law Department on interagency task forces considering policy initiatives and work closely with the Mayor's Offices of Intergovernmental Affairs to assist in the passage or defeat of legislation.

To Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document under resume and a writing sample under cover letter.

Recruitment Contact: Lillian Evans
Recruitment Email: recruitment@law.nyc.gov

Applicants must be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school with at least one year of legal experience. Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State. Preference will be given to applicants with legislative drafting experience, and strong legal analysis and writing skills.

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.