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Senior Attorney, General Litigation at Learning and Inclusion

Learning and Inclusion · New York, United States Of America · Onsite

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The Senior Attorney is responsible for assisting other members of the Law Department in representing the Company before city, state and federal courts, arbitral tribunals, private mediations, and administrative agencies.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities
  • Under the supervision of other Attorneys, to perform litigation activities and other assigned matters involving the Company.
  • Conducts research and prepares legal memoranda for other attorneys.
  • Develops the facts through the interview of Company personnel and third parties, through document review, and through other fact-finding techniques, utilizing Company investigators and paralegals where appropriate.
  • Drafts pleadings, motions, and discovery demands/responses.
  • Participates in all stages of discovery, including but not limited to identifying, gathering and analyzing documents, conducting depositions, conducting site inspections.
  • Prepares and argues motions. Appears and represents the Company at court conferences.
  • Identifies risk transfer opportunities and understands how and when to pursue Declaratory Judgments.
  • Assists in providing general legal advice to client organizations.
  • Represents the Company at hearings and trials in cases involving greater complexity and exposure, as appropriate.
  • Provides any other legal service related to Company operations.
  • Manages a large caseload of cases involving greater complexity and exposure brought on behalf of or against the Company.
  • Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience
  • Juris Doctorate from a recognized Law School.
Relevant Work Experience
  • Must be admitted to the New York bar, required.
  • 6 years of relevant legal experience, required.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
  • The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

About Company

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

 

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]


Company

Mission Statement:


Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.


Benefits:


We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:


  • Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with robust matching
  • Employer paid Pension Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
  • State of the art Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
  • Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee discount program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits


*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

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