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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAssistant Attorney General - Charities Bureau, (Albany)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications We are seeking candidates with at least five (5) years of experience in complex trusts and estates, civil litigation and/or not-for-profit transactional matters. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of New York State Supreme and Surrogate’s Court practice and experience handling contested court proceedings. Familiarity with not-for-profit operations and business organizational structures is preferred but not required.
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 Charities Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in its Albany Office. The Charities Bureau is a national leader in the oversight of not-for-profit organizations and represents the interests of charitable beneficiaries in a wide range of matters.
Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
• representing the interests of charitable beneficiaries in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests;
• representing the interests of the State and the people of the State of New York as ultimate beneficiaries of the charitable bequests;
• participation in cy pres applications in state court;
• handling litigation involving contested probate proceedings;
• reviewing fiduciary accountings;
• representing the interests of the Attorney General in connection with providing Attorney General approval of not-for-profit transactions including sales, mergers, dissolutions and other transactions involving not-for-profit organizations; and
• representing the Attorney General in litigated proceedings relating to transactions with not-for-profit organizations.
Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.
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.
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
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 120 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY
Applications are being received online. To apply, please go to our website, www.ag.ny.gov, Resources/Job Opportunities - Attorney Positions. Reference No. CHA_AAG/TR_ALB _3026
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 regarding 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