Contract
Temporary First Year Attorney
Posted on 8/21/2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$60 - $63/hr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Hybrid
Telework available one day per week.
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- Graduated from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
- Ability to handle varied tasks and to function independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team, under pressure and tight time constraints imposed internally or by the Courts.
- Proven ability to work independently and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated proficiency in conducting internet searches and other computer resources, including Microsoft Office Suite Word and Outlook.
- Assist in handling personal injury and/or property damage claims during all phases of litigation, including hearings, depositions, discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, court conferences, and settlement negotiations.
- Conduct legal research; draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, and internal reports.
- Assist in assessing liability and damages exposures and make and review appropriate reserve and settlement recommendations.
- Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Department in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel – Torts.
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
Simplify's Take
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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Remote Work Options
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