Job Title: Contract Attorney – Depositions & Settlement Negotiations
Location: Lower Manhattan
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-Time, Fully On-Site
Contract Duration: 1+ years; likely to extend

Overview:

We are seeking 10–12 experienced Contract Attorneys to join a government agency handling a high-volume docket of sensitive sexual assault claims under New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) and Adult Survivors Act (ASA). Attorneys will play a key role in conducting depositions and settlement interviews with plaintiffs and survivors. This is a highly meaningful opportunity for attorneys with litigation experience to make a direct impact on cases involving trauma and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct plaintiff interviews with care, empathy, and professionalism

Take and defend depositions, with a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach

Participate in strategic settlement planning and case posture discussions

Work collaboratively with legal teams to resolve cases efficiently and justly

Contribute to trial preparation and litigation strategy where necessary

Required Qualifications:

Active license to practice law in New York

Demonstrated deposition experience (required)

2–3+ years of legal practice experience

Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to handle sensitive subject matter with discretion and empathy

Willingness to work fully on-site as part of a collaborative and mission-driven team

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in tort litigation, personal injury, or sexual assault victim advocacy

Experience conducting settlement negotiations in high-stakes or trauma-informed contexts

Familiarity with government agency or institutional investigations is a plus

Compensation:

<1 year post-bar: $40/hour

1–3 years post-bar: $52/hour

3–7 years post-bar: $56/hour

7+ years post-bar: $58/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.