Job Description

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Borough Chief in the Tort Division’s Vertical Case Management Unit. Under the general supervision of the Borough Chief and the Deputy Borough Chiefs for Litigation Management, the Assistant Borough Chief for Vertical Case Management directly oversees the Borough’s vertical case management teams. Tort Division attorneys defend the City of New York in personal injury and property damage cases primarily in State Court. Attorneys in the Vertical Units are assigned Tort cases to handle from inception through resolution.

The Assistant Borough Chief is responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of attorneys and support staff. They review, assign, and edit written work and ensure timely compliance with deadlines and appearances. They also ensure the accurate data entry of litigation events. The Assistant Borough Chief assists with development of division policies and recommendations regarding appeals and settlements. They identify and retain expert witnesses and communicate with senior court personnel, Comptroller’s representatives, and City agencies.

This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their supervisory and litigation skills. The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly while supervising others in state practice.

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Salary Information
The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.

- 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

Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.

Work From Home Options
Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:

1. Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
2. Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.

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."

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The Tort Division is dedicated to providing outstanding legal advocacy. Accordingly, candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted and in good standing with the New York State Bar. Ideal applicants should possess substantial legal experience and exceptional organizational, managerial, and supervisory abilities. Candidates should also have strong legal analytical skills, knowledge of municipal tort law, the CPLR, and evidentiary issues, knowledge of and experience in personal-injury-case evaluation and valuation of injuries, strong negotiation skills, and excellent interpersonal skills and judgment. Trial experience is preferred.

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.