Agency Attorney I-II-III

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Agency Attorney to handle personal injury and property damage claims against its agencies. The successful candidate will manage litigation strategies, conduct legal research, and work collaboratively with senior management to reduce tort exposure.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume personal injury and/or property damage claims during all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, court conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials
• Conduct legal research; draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, and internal reports; handle court appearances including status and settlement conferences, oral arguments, trials; attend mediations
• Accurately assess liability and damages exposures and make and review appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations
• Keep senior management informed of case status’ and consult with senior management to develop and carry out litigation strategies designed to reduce tort exposure
• Effectively communicate and interact with external departments (i.e.: operations, courts)
• Provide guidance and direction to in-house legal staff
• Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel - Torts
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management

Skills

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either '2' or '3' below
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Intern Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
• To be assigned to 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
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal substantive and procedural laws and regulations which impact tort litigation
• Experience defending municipalities, corporate entities and/or common carriers and experience litigating tort claims involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Non-Represented positions are eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New non-Represented) are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

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