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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSpecial Counsel - Litigation Bureau (NYC)

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 New York

Street Address 120 Broadway

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications Suitable candidates must possess superior skills in legal analysis, legal writing and editing; should have more than ten (10) years of civil litigation experience in federal and state courts, with a focus on the handling of complex litigation, including trials, and enjoy working within and assisting a large group of lawyers. Experience in §1983 litigation is preferred.

Attorneys in the Office 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, the Public Officers Law requires that attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) seeks an experienced litigator to serve as Special Litigation Counsel to handle complex civil defensive litigation for the Litigation Bureau located in New York City. Generally, a Special Litigation Counsel acts as lead attorney on, or closely supervises, federal and state litigation that is of heightened importance to the State of New York.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• handling and/or supervising significant and/or complex civil litigation from complaint through trial;
• overseeing discovery, as needed;
• drafting and editing written work product;
• representing clients and State agencies in state and federal court at pretrial motions, preliminary injunction hearings, oral arguments, and trials;
• negotiating and evaluating settlements;
• providing advice and mentoring attorneys on a variety of topics; and
• performing non-litigating assignments and special projects as well as other duties, as assigned.

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

Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

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

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum. Esq.

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street 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. The reference number for the position is LIT_AAG/SPC_NYC_3044

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
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses

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 and the application process or you need 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.