Consolidated Edison Company of New York
Sr Staff Attorney, Legal Services - General Litigation
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
OverviewThe Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury and property damage lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities
The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury and property damage lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.Under the supervision of senior attorneys, a Senior Staff Attorney shall perform the following functions:Provide legal representation, advice, and support for the Company on matters of moderate complexity or significance with minimal supervision.Assist a more senior attorney in providing legal representation, advice, or support for the Company on matters of high complexity or significance.Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility.Identify and become knowledgeable about relevant factual and legal issues and establish a strategy for handling a lawsuit or matter.Identify relevant witnesses, evidence, documents, and databases.Represent the Company at depositions, hearings, court conferences, and trials in New York State courts (Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Small Claims Court) and Federal courts, as needed.Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda clearly, accurately, and effectively.Provide support to other Law Department groups.May provide oversight and guidance to external vendors and counsel.Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.QualificationsRequired Education/Experience
Juris Doctorate J.D. Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School.Relevant Work Experience
Must have a minimum of four years experience as a practicing attorney. Required andMust be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York. RequiredLicenses And Certfications
Driver's License RequiredAdditional Physical Demands
Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities
The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury and property damage lawsuits for the Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.Under the supervision of senior attorneys, a Senior Staff Attorney shall perform the following functions:Provide legal representation, advice, and support for the Company on matters of moderate complexity or significance with minimal supervision.Assist a more senior attorney in providing legal representation, advice, or support for the Company on matters of high complexity or significance.Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility.Identify and become knowledgeable about relevant factual and legal issues and establish a strategy for handling a lawsuit or matter.Identify relevant witnesses, evidence, documents, and databases.Represent the Company at depositions, hearings, court conferences, and trials in New York State courts (Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Small Claims Court) and Federal courts, as needed.Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda clearly, accurately, and effectively.Provide support to other Law Department groups.May provide oversight and guidance to external vendors and counsel.Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.QualificationsRequired Education/Experience
Juris Doctorate J.D. Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School.Relevant Work Experience
Must have a minimum of four years experience as a practicing attorney. Required andMust be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York. RequiredLicenses And Certfications
Driver's License RequiredAdditional Physical Demands
Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.