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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/25/16

Applications Due09/20/16

Vacancy ID31792

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleCriminal Section Assistant Attorney General - Labor 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 The ideal candidate will have at least four (4) years of litigation experience; criminal prosecution and trial experience; knowledge of state labor laws; superior writing, editing, organizational and interpersonal skills; and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Foreign language skills and familiarity with communities of low-wage workers in New York State are a plus.

The successful candidate will, under appropriate supervision, handle all aspects of matters from the investigation and charging stages through a disposition in the trial court. In addition, there may be opportunities to handle civil investigations and lawsuits.

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

Duties Description The Criminal Section of the Labor Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the New York City office. The Labor Bureau brings civil and criminal prosecutions for violations of minimum wage, overtime, prevailing wage, and other critical labor laws. The bureau has been nationally recognized for enforcing labor standards in low-wage industries. Current initiatives include investigations concerning fast food restaurants, car washes, housing developers and taxi cab fleet owners, among others.

The Criminal Section of the Labor Bureau prosecutes employers who have committed significant violations of New York's labor laws. The Labor Bureau focuses its criminal investigations on allegations of non-payment or underpayment of wages and employers’ violations of workers' compensation and unemployment insurance laws. In addition to enforcing the labor laws, the Labor Bureau also investigates related offenses, such as grand larceny, schemes to defraud, false filings, and money laundering.

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.

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., 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, NY

State NY

Zip Code 10271

 

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please go to our website, www.ag.ny.gov, Resources/Job Opportunities - Attorney Positions. Reference No. LAB_AAG/CRIM_NYC_3054.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (Please address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment).
• Resume.
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses.
• Writing sample
• Transcript

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

For 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

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