Assistant Corporation Counsel, Labor and Employment Law

About the role

The New York City Law Department is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Electronic Discovery Attorney, in its Labor and Employment Law Division. The Division defends the City in complex and challenging state and federal actions arising from the City’s role as an employer. The Electronic Discovery Attorney supports Division attorneys by conducting comprehensive searches of both paper and electronic records for document production, and by coordinating with information technology systems across City agencies to address complex discovery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Division attorneys by conducting comprehensive searches of both paper and electronic records for document production.
• Cook with information technology systems across City agencies to address complex discovery requirements.
• Provide guidance on all stages of the e discovery process, including issuing preservation notices, drafting and negotiating agreements pertaining to electronically stored information (ESI), evaluating confidentiality stipulations, and reviewing affirmative and responsive correspondence and motions related to ESI production.
• Participate in meet and confer sessions with opposing counsel and appear at court conferences where ESI related matters are addressed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• Experience in electronic discovery management, including an understanding of and exposure to litigation involving the exchange of paper and electronic discovery.
• Experience in large case volume.
• Experience and strong technical skills with litigation support and document review platforms.
• Able to communicate technical ESI concepts to attorneys and clients.
• Admission to practice in the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least 3 years of legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• Experience in electronic discovery management, including an understanding of and exposure to litigation involving the exchange of paper and electronic discovery.
• Experience in large case volume.
• Experience and strong technical skills with litigation support and document review platforms.
• Able to communicate technical ESI concepts to attorneys and clients.
• Admission to practice in the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Technical proficiency with litigation support and document review platforms.
• Ability to understand and explain technical ESI concepts to attorneys and clients.

Benefits

• Salary information provided based on post-law school legal experience.
• Flexible Remote Work: Limited, irregular work from home days.
• Citywide Pilot Program: Two set days per week working remotely, subject to Division approval and staffing needs.

Pay

• For 0-5 years of legal experience: $87,737 - $122,300
• For 5-10 years of legal experience: $122,300 - $137,188
• For 10-15 years of legal experience: $137,188 - $159,521
• For 15-20 years of legal experience: $159,521 - $180,791
• For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791 - $188,235

Schedule

• Attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:
• Flexible Remote Work: Limited, irregular work from home days.
• Citywide Pilot Program: Two set days per week working remotely, subject to Division approval and staffing needs.

Application

• To apply, click the Apply Now button.
• Upload your cover letter and resume together as one document under "cover letter."
• Upload your writing sample and a list of three professional references (with contact information) together as one document under "resume."

Additional Information

• 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.
• New York City Residency is not required for this position.