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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General; Utica Regional Office

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address 207 Genesee Street

City Utica

StateNY

Zip Code13501

Minimum Qualifications Applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience.

Attorneys in the Office must be admitted to practice in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States and reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General seeks a litigator to work in its Utica Regional Office located in Utica, N.Y. The Regional Office represents the State, its agencies and officers in a wide range of state court litigation, including claims, writs, Article 78s, and mental hygiene cases. The attorney will handle all phases of litigation from commencement through trial with post-trial briefs often required, and occasional travel. Trial experience is a must, and the ability to manage a large caseload is essential. Knowledge of the CPLR, and rules of evidence is required, and familiarity with the Court of Claims is a plus. Superior writing, analytical, organizational and negotiating skills are required.

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

120 Broadway

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10271

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter, resume, three (3) references, a recent writing sample, and law school transcript if less than five (5) years post-graduate to: Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment Bureau, Office of the New York State Attorney General, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Submission via email is preferred. Please indicate Reference No. URO_UTI_ AAG_2015 and the position in your cover letter.