About the posting
“This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their litigation and counseling skills.”
Read the full posting on City of New York's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 19, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $87,737 to $122,300 a year, a midpoint of $105,019.
The midpoint is higher than 10 percent of legal and compliance postings in New York, NY that list pay.
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How long it has been open
Posted Oct 6, 2026, 17 days ago, and seen on City of New York's careers page today.
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Seniority
The posting mentions 5+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in New York, NY; prices in NY run 8 percent above the US average.
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From City of New York's posting
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The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for Assistant Corporation Counsel in our Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division. The Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division’s cases include novel and complex contractual, statutory, and constitutional issues, and some cases seek tens of millions of dollars in damages or challenge critical government decisions.
The attorney in this role will represent the City and related entities in commercial litigation and real estate matters, including delay damages and other claims under multimillion-dollar construction contracts with private companies to build or repair the City's infrastructure, contracts for critically needed goods and services, and procurement process disputes. The position will also involve counseling City agencies regarding procurement issues, the contractual ADR process, and other matters. The Division litigates principally in state courts and before administrative tribunals, such as the Contract Dispute Resolution Board, though federal court experience is a plus.
This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their litigation and counseling skills. The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly in litigation concerning commercial litigation matters.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
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The Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division is dedicated to providing outstanding advocacy on behalf of the City. Accordingly, applicants must be graduates of ABA accredited law schools and have at least three years of legal experience. Applicants must also be admitted and in good standing in New York State. Candidates must possess strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
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.