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NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSection Chief - Labor Bureau

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 We are seeking a candidate with at least eight (8) years of civil litigation or prosecutorial 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.

Duties Description The Labor Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to serve as Civil Enforcement Section Chief in New York City. The Labor Bureau brings civil and criminal prosecutions for violations of minimum wage, overtime, prevailing wage, and other labor laws. The Bureau has been nationally recognized for enforcing labor standards in low-wage industries such as fast food restaurants, car washes, and construction, among others. The Bureau also represents the NYS Department of Labor and Workers’ Compensation Board in certain cases. The Bureau has approximately twenty (20) attorneys.

The Section Chief will develop the Bureau’s enforcement strategies and supervise approximately six (6) lawyers who conduct civil investigations and litigate matters concerning labor law violations. In addition, the Section Chief will oversee the Bureau’s public intake process and outreach to stakeholders. The Section Chief will report to the Deputy Bureau Chief.

Experience in some or all of the following areas is preferred but not required: supervision of other lawyers; development and management of complex investigations; and affirmative litigation or investigations of wage and hour and other labor-related violations.

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. The reference number for the position is LAB_NYC_SC/ENF_3019.

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.