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Temporary First Year Attorney

Job ID: 10722

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Regular/Temporary: Temp

Department: Torts

Date Posted: Apr 28, 2025

Description

JOB TITLE: Temporary First-Year Attorney

SALARY RANGE: $60-$63/ hour

HAY POINTS: 1056

DEPT/DIV: Legal

SUPERVISOR: Deputy Executive Assistant General Counsel/Assistant General Counsel

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting outside counsel and in-house attorneys handling a high volume of personal injury and property damage claims and lawsuits brought in state and federal courts against MTA agencies. The successful candidate will have demonstrated interest in tort litigation and will work independently and collaboratively with management to carry out litigation strategies designed to reduce tort exposure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assist in handling personal injury and/or property damage claims during all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, court conferences, and settlement negotiations.

+ Conduct legal research; draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, and internal reports.

+ Assist in assessing liability and damages exposures and make and review appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations.

+ Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel – Torts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

+ Ability to handle varied tasks and to function independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team, under pressure and tight time constraints imposed internally or by the Courts.

+ Proven ability to work independently and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.

+ Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in conducting internet searches and other computer resources, including Microsoft Office Suite Word and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED

+ Graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.

+ Admission to the New York State Bar.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission")

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.