Full-Time

Staff Analyst Series

Law/Torts

Posted on 8/21/2025

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates regional public transit network

Compensation Overview

$71.2k - $125k/yr

Brooklyn, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Requirements
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or
  • One year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in the preceding item; or
  • An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in the preceding item; or
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in the preceding item; or
  • A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the preceding items; College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in those items.
Responsibilities
  • Investigate accidents with an eye toward developing effective litigation strategies and liability theories to defeat suits brought against MTA and its agencies and prepare files for trial, coordinating with staff attorneys and outside counsel for any litigation preparation or investigation required.
  • Review pending cases and prepare reports summarizing the case, liability and damages exposures, reserve recommendations, settlement value, potential subrogation opportunities and identify allegations or information that warrant further investigation.
  • Settle claims and suits with claimants and/or their counsel within approved settlement authority limits.
  • Consult with management on outstanding discovery for heavy-exposure cases and will assist staff attorneys and outside counsel in obtaining documents.
  • Communicate with outside counsel, preparing files for assignment to them and may conduct statutory hearings, may conduct follow-up investigation on "Quick Response" accidents and may appear in courts to assist staff attorneys and outside counsel with trial.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proven ability to assess and prioritize a large volume of work
  • General computer proficiency
  • Computer research proficiency using internet and other computer resources
  • Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook
  • Excellent interpersonal communication
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Prior claims handling experience strongly desired
Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
  • Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
  • Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
  • Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
  • TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
  • MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
  • Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.

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