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NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Buffalo

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 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address 350 Main Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14202

Minimum Qualifications The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG), Buffalo Regional Office, is seeking an experienced New York state court litigator who has at least five (5) years of experience in complex trusts and estates matters.

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

Duties Description The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include representing the state and its agencies in state court litigation, including Article 78 proceedings; representing the interests of charitable beneficiaries in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests; representing the interests of the State in proceedings involving estates administered by the Public Administrator and other estates with unknown beneficiaries; reviewing fiduciary accountings; and reviewing sales, mergers and other transactions involving not-for-profit organizations. Candidates should have a working knowledge of Supreme Court and Surrogate’s Court practice and experience handling contested court proceedings, including will proceedings.

Additional Comments Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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 ApplyingHOW TO APPLY
Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. BUF_AAG/TE_2015

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
• Most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
If you have questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at
212-416-8080.
For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.