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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Appeals & Opinions (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 Appeals & Opinions Bureau - Criminal Appeals/Habeas Unit

120 Broadway

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience. Demonstrated skills in legal research, analysis and writing, and a talent for oral advocacy are required. Prior criminal appellate experience or clerkship experience is also required.

Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking an attorney to serve in the Criminal Appeals/Habeas Unit of the Division of Appeals and Opinions. The selected attorney will be responsible for various types of post-conviction litigation in criminal cases. This includes responding to inmates' federal habeas corpus petitions, filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging state court convictions, state parole determinations, and other state action that results in custody. It also includes state appellate and post-conviction motion work arising from criminal prosecutions brought by the Office of the Attorney General. An Assistant Attorney General should expect to draft and argue briefs and motions in federal and state courts throughout New York. This position will be based in New York City.

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

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.

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.

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 ApplyingApplications are being received online. To apply, please go to our website, www.ag.ny.gov, Resources/Job Opportunities - Attorney Positions. Reference No. HAB_NYC_ AAG_ 2015

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of a cover letter, resume, writing sample, most recent transcript, if less than five (5) years postgraduate, and a list of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses. You may address your cover letter to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment Bureau. 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