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Agency Attorney I-II-III Job ID: 11741 Business Unit: New York City Transit Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: NYC Transit Authority Date Posted: Nov 3, 2025 Description Job Information: Title: Agency Attorney (I, II, III) Torts Opening Date: 11/3/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled Authority: OA/TA Department: General Counsel Division/Unit: Torts Reports to: Deputy Executive Assistant General Counsel/Assistant General Counsel Work Location 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn Hours of Work: As required 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. Union represented titles are not eligible for telework. Compensation: Agency Attorney 1: $110,000 - $115,000 Agency Attorney 2: $120,000 - $125,000 Agency Attorney 3: $130,000 - $140,000 Summary: This position is responsible for directly handling and overseeing outside counsel that handles 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 experience in all phases of tort litigation and will work independently and collaboratively with senior management to carry out litigation strategies designed 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 statusu2019 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. Education and Experience Required + 1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either