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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/13/16

Applications Due08/15/16

Vacancy ID30705

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Tobacco Compliance Bureau (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 120 Broadway

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications This position requires superior lawyering skills, including legal research, writing, analysis, negotiation and advocacy. Candidates should also possess excellent organizational skills. Trial experience 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 Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Tobacco Compliance Bureau (TCB) is seeking an attorney with at least four (4) years of litigation experience to work in the New York City office. The TCB enforces the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) entered into between the major tobacco companies and fifty-two (52) states and territories. The Bureau also brings cases in federal and state courts to enforce anti-cigarette trafficking laws. MSA enforcement includes enforcing the MSA’s public health provisions prohibiting tobacco companies from engaging in marketing and advertising aimed at youth. The TCB also oversees the State’s compliance with the oversight and regulatory obligations of the MSA in order to ensure that New York receives its share of annual tobacco settlement payments. TCB attorneys work closely with attorneys from all of the states that are parties to the. Litigation involves such issues as the Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act and tax evasion, among others.

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office 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

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. TCB_NYC_AAG_3047.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (Please address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment).
• Resume.
• Writing Sample.
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses.
• Law school transcript if less than five (5) years post-graduate.

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

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