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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleEnforcement Attorney/Assistant Attorney General - Real Estate Finance 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 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. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an enforcement attorney in the Real Estate Finance Bureau (REF) who will protect the public from fraud and other bad acts in the real estate industry through negotiated settlements and litigation. REF is charged with the enforcement of Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law (the “Martin Act”) and governing regulations that relate to real estate securities, including syndications and cooperative interests in realty such as cooperatives, condominiums, timeshares, homeowner associations, and syndications. REF will also be addressing complaints of civil frauds in real estate. The selected candidate will primarily represent the State in investigations and litigation to protect investors in real estate securities.

We are seeking applicants with excellent analytical, writing and communication skills. Applicants must also have strong organization skills and the ability to handle a diverse, fast paced, and high volume case load comprised of investigations and affirmative litigation. In addition to these qualities, the ideal candidate will have three (3) to seven (7) years of post-admission legal experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience, and the demonstrated ability to jump-start investigations and litigation through identifying issues that lead to either settlement or prosecution of the claims. An understanding of the Martin Act and governing regulations and/or housing or real property litigation is preferred but experience in other commercial litigation areas is acceptable.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
•Investigating complaints from New York State residents around Martin Act violations;
•Developing facts, conducting discovery, drafting complaints or petitions, and litigating cases in various courts; and
•Coordinating with review attorneys on investigations and lawsuits.

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

Salary 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., 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. REF_NYC_ENF/AAG_3091

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
• Transcript (if less than five years postgraduate)
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.