Assistant Corporation Counsel, Labor and Employment Law - Remote

Overview

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

In Short

• Defend the City in labor and employment law cases.
• Handle complex state and federal litigation.
• Preference for applicants with labor and employment law background.
• Opportunity to work from home under specific programs.
• Must maintain in-person responsibilities when required.
• Applicants must have at least 5 years of legal experience.
• Must be admitted to practice law in New York.
• Eligible for admission to SDNY and EDNY.
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer.
• Upload cover letter and resume for application.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience.
• Background in labor and employment law preferred.
• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• Eligible for immediate admission to SDNY and EDNY.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely on a limited basis.
• Citywide pilot program for remote work.
• Supportive work environment free from discrimination.