City of Jersey City

Assistant Corporation Counsel (Litigation)

City of Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

The City of Jersey City is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Corporation Counsel (Litigation) to join our legal team. This position provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, as well as the chance to work on a wide range of important legal matters. We are looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to public service and the highest level of dedication to the City of Jersey City.The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, plus three or more years of litigation experience; a demonstrated record of successful courtroom advocacy; and excellent legal research and writing skills. We seek a candidate who is a self-starter and a team player, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for public service. If you have the qualifications and skills we are looking for, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Where is this job?
This job is located at Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills

  • Knowledge Of Local

  • State

  • And Federal Laws And Regulations

  • Ability To Interpret Legal Documents

  • Demonstrated Legal Research And Writing Skills

  • Strong Organizational Skills And Attention To Detail

  • Ability To Work Both Independently And Collaboratively

  • Ability To Manage Multiple Tasks And Prioritize Workload

  • Litigation Experience In Civil Matters

Required Skills
  • Research

  • Strategy

  • Drafting

  • Public speaking

  • Corporate Law

  • Dispute resolution

  • Analysis

  • Legal writing

  • Public policy

  • Negotiations

  • Litigation

  • Mediation

  • Oral Advocacy

  • Trial Practice

  • Municipal Law

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Problem Solving

  • Time management

  • creativity

  • Critical thinking

  • Organizational skills

  • collaboration

  • Adaptability

  • Decision-making

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Corporation Counsel (Litigation) in Jersey City, NJ, USA is between $91,500 and $128,000. This range is based on the average salary reported by employers in the area.

Additional Information
City of Jersey City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 18th, 2023
Apply BeforeJuly 20th, 2025
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About City of Jersey City

Jersey City is in northeastern New Jersey. Its eastern waterfront faces the Hudson River where it meets Upper New York Bay. Liberty State Park has panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the former immigrant gateway. The park’s Liberty Science Center features interactive exhibits, live animals and an IMAX Dome theater. Bars and ethnic eateries line downtown’s Grove Street.

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