Assistant Corporation Counsel - Appeals

Overview

The Law Department is seeking applicants for an Assistant Corporation Counsel position in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division handles appeals from the Law Department’s litigating divisions and prepares amicus briefs in cases implicating the City’s interests. Attorneys appear before federal and state appellate courts and are responsible for briefing and arguing appeals in an array of cases, from routine governance-related litigation to complex appeals involving cutting-edge legal questions and critical public policy issues.

Working independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, you will brief and argue a significant number of appeals each year.

• Brief and argue a significant number of appeals annually before federal and state appellate courts.
• Prepare amicus briefs in cases implicating the City’s interests.
• Collaborate with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff on appellate strategy and legal developments affecting the City.
• Engage in top-notch appellate practice and contribute to legal developments impacting City government.

• Graduated from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar, or be in the process of being admitted.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to public service and ability to tackle challenging appellate work.

• Prior appellate experience from practice or through an appellate clerkship is preferred but not required.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF site.
• Residency:
  New York City residency is not required for this position.
• Equal Opportunity:
  The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics.

Salary range: $95,713.00 – $

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