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Agency Attorney 03
Posted on April 4, 2026
- New York, United States of America
- 106404.0 - 120000.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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AGENCY ATTORNEY 03
- NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted On: 04/04/2026
- Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- No Exam Required
Department
Law Dept-Litigation
Salary Range:
$106,404.00 – $120,000.00
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Job Description
Join the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) as an Agency Attorney III and play a key role in shaping the strategies that protect and strengthen the agency’s mission.
The Tort Division is expanding its efforts to efficiently resolve claims and actions by growing a specialized, high-impact settlement unit. As part of this team, the selected candidate will help drive fair, cost-effective outcomes that support NYCHA and the residents we serve. Selected candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues, outside counsel, investigators, and NYCHA leadership to develop informed strategies for claim resolution. This role offers a dynamic litigation environment involving meaningful public-sector work, hands-on negotiation experience, and the opportunity to influence how claims are evaluated and resolved by NYCHA city-wide.
In this position, the selected candidate will:
We are looking for an attorney who brings sound judgment, strong analytical tools, and a collaborative spirit. The strongest candidates will have:
1. Experience defending municipalities in personal injury actions.
2. Background in toxic tort litigation, including mold, lead, or asbestos matters.
3. Demonstrated skill advising landlord-clients on tort liability and claims resolution.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
The Tort Division is expanding its efforts to efficiently resolve claims and actions by growing a specialized, high-impact settlement unit. As part of this team, the selected candidate will help drive fair, cost-effective outcomes that support NYCHA and the residents we serve. Selected candidate will collaborate closely with colleagues, outside counsel, investigators, and NYCHA leadership to develop informed strategies for claim resolution. This role offers a dynamic litigation environment involving meaningful public-sector work, hands-on negotiation experience, and the opportunity to influence how claims are evaluated and resolved by NYCHA city-wide.
In this position, the selected candidate will:
- Manage a caseload of tort claims and actions, developing defense strategies and guiding outside counsel and investigative firms.
- Conduct legal analysis to support dispositive motion practice and drive negotiated resolutions through settlement conferences, “blockbuster” court calendars, and mediations.
- Draft clear and concise case abstracts summarizing facts, legal issues, and procedural posture for settlement valuation.
- Review and analyze claims, pleadings, discovery, medical records, and reports from multiple stakeholders.
- Evaluate each matter to determine the most strategic path toward resolution by motion practice, settlement, trial, or appeal.
- Set reserves, seek appropriate settlement authority, and negotiate resolutions.
- Review and adjust vendor invoices for compliance with NYCHA retainer agreements.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings.
We are looking for an attorney who brings sound judgment, strong analytical tools, and a collaborative spirit. The strongest candidates will have:
1. Experience defending municipalities in personal injury actions.
2. Background in toxic tort litigation, including mold, lead, or asbestos matters.
3. Demonstrated skill advising landlord-clients on tort liability and claims resolution.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (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.
Preferred Skills
We are looking for an attorney who brings sound judgment, strong analytical tools, and a collaborative spirit. The strongest candidates will have: 1. Experience defending municipalities in personal injury actions. 2. Demonstrated skill advising landlord-clients on tort liability and claims resolution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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.
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Job ID
775479
Posted until
06/02/2026
Title code
30087
Civil service title
AGENCY ATTORNEY
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
AGENCY ATTORNEY 03
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
03
Number of positions
1
Work location
Law-Tort Division
- Category:Legal Affairs
AGENCY ATTORNEY 03
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