Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAssistant Attorney General - Section Chief (LEG) - Litigation Bureau (NYC)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Suitable candidates must possess superior skills in legal analysis, legal writing and editing; should have more than seven (7) years of litigation experience in state and federal court, including trials and the handling of complex litigation matters; and have at least (4) years of supervisory experience. Experience handling §1983 litigation is preferred.
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 Litigation Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced litigator and manager to serve as a Section Chief in the Law Enforcement Group located in New York City. The Law Enforcement Group (LEG) primarily represents the Department of Corrections and Community Services, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Division of State Police and the Office of Victims Services. The Law Enforcement Group is comprised of three (3) sections and is staffed by twenty-two (22) attorneys and eight (8) support staff members who are assigned to one of the three (3) sections.
Responsibilities of the position include: review and assignment of incoming LEG Section litigation matters, preparation and/or editing of briefs and motion papers assigned to the LEG Section, LEG Section trial work and trial supervision, regular provision of advice, training, support and supervision to attorneys and support staff within the LEG Section, evaluating proposed LEG Section settlements; and other duties, as may be assigned.
Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office of the Attorney General 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
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 120 Broadway
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_SC/LEG_NYC_3053.
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
• Writing Sample
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.