Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Services – General Litigation

Posted on
12 June 2026
Accepting Applications

Description

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.The Senior Staff Attorney is responsible for independently litigating personal injury lawsuits for the
Company and working with other members in the Law Department on matters, as necessary.• Provide legal representation, advice, and support for the Company on matters of moderate
complexity or significance with minimal supervision.
• Assist a more senior attorney in providing legal representation, advice, or support for the
Company on matters of high complexity or significance.
• Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility.
• Identify and become knowledgeable about relevant factual and legal issues and establish a
strategy for handling a lawsuit or matter.
• Identify relevant witnesses, evidence, documents, and databases.
• Represent the Company at depositions, hearings, court conferences, and trials in New York State
courts (Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Small Claims Court) and Federal courts, as needed.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda clearly, accurately, and effectively.
• Provide support to other Law Department groups.
• May provide oversight and guidance to external vendors and counsel.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required
Required Education/Experience• Juris Doctorate Degree from a recognized/accredited Law School.Relevant Work Experience• Must have a minimum of five years’ experience as a practicing attorney, required.
• Must be an attorney in good standing admitted to practice in the State of New York, required.
Licenses and Certifications• Driver’s License RequiredAdditional 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.
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.
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