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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/17/15

Applications Due11/30/15

Vacancy ID23660

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Real Property Bureau - Hauppauge

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 Suffolk

Street Address 300 Motor Parkway, Suite 230

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of post-bar practice experience which includes a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrable trial experience in New York State courts of record or equivalent.

A strong candidate would have experience in a litigation practice under the New York Civil Procedures Law and Rules. Knowledge of corporate dissolutions and bankruptcy is desirable as they impact matters assigned to the Unit and Bureau. It is also desirable that candidates have knowledge of the State land acquisition process [i.e. EDPL], and the procedures required to effectuate payment of judgments in the Court of Claims, land purchase payments and rent. Knowledge of quiet title proceedings, evictions, and encroachment proceedings is a plus. This position requires some travel throughout the state with an emphasis of handling eminent domain matters in the New York district of the Court of Claims.

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 Real Property Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Hauppauge, Long Island office as an Assistant Attorney General. The Bureau provides legal assistance to New York State agencies in connection with the acquisition and disposition of public land. Under the Eminent Domain Procedure Law, the Bureau represents the State in court proceedings involving disputes over the State's title to land acquired for public use and in actions contesting the amount of money the State is to pay in the condemnation of private property. The Bureau also defends property cases which are venued statewide.

Additional Comments Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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. RPB_ HAU_AAG_2015

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
• Most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
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.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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