Under the New York City Charter, the Comptroller has the power to settle or adjust all claims on behalf of the City of New York. The Comptroller exercises this power through the Bureau of Law & Adjustment (BLA). BLA’s Law Division investigates, evaluates, and resolves non-tort claims, potentially offering settlement in the prelitigation context, making determinations as part of the contract dispute resolution process, and approving or denying recommendations for settlement of litigated claims.

Reporting directly to the Chief of the Law Division, using independent judgment, and applying appropriate standards of law, duties for the Agency Attorney position include, but are not limited to:

- Investigating, evaluating, and negotiating settlements of various non-tort claims against the City of New York and its agencies prior to commencement of litigation;

- Monitoring, evaluating, negotiating, and approving settlement recommendation by the Law Department of various non-tort lawsuits;

- Investigating, evaluating, negotiating settlements of, and drafting determinations for contract disputes, pursuant to the Comptroller’s Office’s role in the City’s contract dispute resolution process;

- Participating in and conducting complex settlement conferences and negotiations;

- Attending settlement conferences in federal and state courts, when required;

- Drafting memoranda recommending settlement outside of delegated authority; and,

- Performing related assignments and special projects, as required.

QUALIFICATION/SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) or more years of progressively responsible experience performing highly complex and significant legal work subsequent to admission to any bar. Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

- Proven negotiation and mediation skills. - Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. - The ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision and outstanding attention to detail. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management. - Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.