Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/06/24
Applications Due: 10/04/24
Vacancy ID: 167007
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAttorney Enforce State/Fed Antitrust Law, Complex Litigation (3718)
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $84559 to $176665 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County New York
Street Address 28 Liberty St
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10005
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:
• Applicants must have two (2) or more years of legal experience including antitrust, complex litigation, and investigations;
• Excellent writing, analytic, and communication skills;
• Familiarity and experience with antitrust precedents and issues;
• Highly collaborative and motivated, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; and
• Ability and willingness to engage in every part of an investigation, trial, settlement, or appeal - from drafting to leading a team.
The following skills/experience are preferred:
• Deposition experience;
• Trial experience;
• Plaintiff-side antitrust experience;
• Experience and familiarity with economics used in antitrust cases; and
• Experience with e-discovery technology and process.
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 OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Duties Description Division of Economic Justice
Antitrust Bureau – New York City
Assistant Attorney General
Reference No. ANT_NYC_AAG_3718
Application Deadline is October 4, 2024
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking an attorney to join its Antitrust Bureau in New York City as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The Antitrust Bureau’s mission is to enforce federal and state antitrust laws on behalf of New York and its citizens and to promote and protect the competitive process and the New York economy.
The Antitrust Bureau is engaged in the full range of antitrust issues, including price-fixing, bid-rigging, horizontal and vertical restraints, monopolization, and mergers. The Antitrust Bureau works closely with other state antitrust enforcers on matters of regional or national impact, and with the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
Duties:
• Developing and implementing strategy for an investigation;
• Drafting subpoenas and information requests to gather evidence;
• Interviewing potential witnesses and targets and taking testimony;
• Reviewing documentary and economic evidence and formulating potential legal theories;
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents;
• Arguing motions and participating in trials;
• Managing all aspects of electronic discovery;
• Working with economists and other expert witnesses; and
• Negotiating settlements where appropriate.
Additional Comments *For this position, Antitrust will consider applications from attorneys who are in the process of being admitted to practice law in New York State.
As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Legal Recruitment Unit
Telephone 2124168080
Fax
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10005
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY:
Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website:
http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. ANT_NYC_AAG_3718
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance the OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment 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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