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New grad assistant corporation counsel jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a law school clinic background can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Government & Public Sector and Law & Legal Services, with employers like City of New York and City of Detroit hiring at this level now.
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The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division litigates appeals arising from nearly all of the Law Department’s practice areas and prepares amicus briefs in matters affecting the City’s interests. Attorneys in the Division practice before both federal and state appellate courts, briefing and arguing a broad range of cases—from routine municipal matters involving a city of more than eight million residents to complex appeals presenting cutting edge legal issues and significant questions of public policy. The Division’s extensive docket provides attorneys with a unique vantage point into the workings of City government and the opportunity to engage in high level appellate practice that shapes legal developments impacting the City. Working both independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, attorneys in the Division handle a substantial number of appeals each year.
SALARY INFORMATION
The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.
- For 0–5 years of legal experience: $87,737–$122,300
- For 5–10 years of legal experience: $122,300–$137,188
- For 10–15 years of legal experience: $137,188–$159,521
- For 15–20 years of legal experience: $159,521–$180,791
- For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791–$188,235
Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.
WORK FROM HOME OPTIONS
Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:
- Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
- Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Appeals Division is dedicated to providing outstanding appellate advocacy on behalf of the City. Accordingly, the Division seeks exceptional candidates committed to public service and capable of tackling challenging legal work. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. Candidates must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be members in good standing of the New York State Bar or be in the process of admission.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Prior appellate experience, whether through legal practice or an appellate clerkship, is preferred but not required.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $87,737.00 – $188,235.00
INTRODUCTION
The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Appeals Division. The Appeals Division litigates appeals arising from nearly all of the Law Department’s practice areas and prepares amicus briefs in matters affecting the City’s interests. Attorneys in the Division practice before both federal and state appellate courts, briefing and arguing a broad range of cases—from routine municipal matters involving a city of more than eight million residents to complex appeals presenting cutting edge legal issues and significant questions of public policy. The Division’s extensive docket provides attorneys with a unique vantage point into the workings of City government and the opportunity to engage in high level appellate practice that shapes legal developments impacting the City. Working both independently and collaboratively with supervisors, trial attorneys, client agencies, and executive staff, attorneys in the Division handle a substantial number of appeals each year.
SALARY INFORMATION
The Law Department sets salaries for new attorneys based on their post law school legal experience, which typically aligns with their law school graduation year.
- For 0–5 years of legal experience: $87,737–$122,300
- For 5–10 years of legal experience: $122,300–$137,188
- For 10–15 years of legal experience: $137,188–$159,521
- For 15–20 years of legal experience: $159,521–$180,791
- For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791–$188,235
Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.
WORK FROM HOME OPTIONS
Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:
- Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
- Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Appeals Division is dedicated to providing outstanding appellate advocacy on behalf of the City. Accordingly, the Division seeks exceptional candidates committed to public service and capable of tackling challenging legal work. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing, research, and analytical skills. Candidates must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and be members in good standing of the New York State Bar or be in the process of admission.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Prior appellate experience, whether through legal practice or an appellate clerkship, is preferred but not required.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $87,737.00 – $188,235.00
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Entry Level Assistant Corporation Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant corporation counsel job?
Focus on government law experience from law school, including clinic work, internships with municipal or county legal offices, and judicial externships. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand public sector legal processes, can draft clear legal memoranda, and are licensed or pending bar admission. Demonstrating familiarity with administrative law, civil litigation, or regulatory work gives entry level applicants a concrete edge.
Which companies hire entry level assistant corporation counsels?
Companies hiring entry level assistant corporation counsels right now include City of New York and City of Detroit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. City and county law departments, public authorities, and government agencies are the primary employers at this level, often hiring new attorneys directly out of law school.
Are there remote entry level assistant corporation counsel jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the nature of municipal and government legal work. About 100% of entry level assistant corporation counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates open to in-person positions will find significantly more opportunities at this stage.
Are these new grad assistant corporation counsel jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no prior legal experience beyond law school. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinic work toward qualifications, and does not require a prior bar admission in some cases.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant corporation counsels?
Entry Level assistant corporation counsel roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on in-house government legal teams to handle litigation, regulatory compliance, and public contracting rather than outsourcing to private firms.