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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Section Chief - Labor 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 We are seeking a candidate at least ten (10) years of civil litigation and/or appellate experience and demonstrated knowledge of workers’ compensation laws. An ideal candidate will also have experience in some or all of the following areas: supervision of other lawyers; appellate experience in New York courts; and development and management of affirmative labor-related litigation.

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 attorney to serve as the Workers’ Compensation Section Chief (Section Chief) in New York City. The Workers’ Compensation Section represents the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board in certain cases and has approximately three (3) attorneys and one (1) civil service staff member, as well as access to additional support staff.

The Section Chief’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
(1) Supervising the Section’s attorneys and staff, including reviewing and editing briefs to the Appellate Division and overseeing motions practice, Article 78 proceedings and federal court actions involving decisions made by the Board;
(2) Directly handling a caseload of workers’ compensation appeals and other matters;
(3) Maintaining a strong relationship with the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board;
(4) Developing investigations and civil prosecutions of employers for failure to obtain workers’ compensation insurance as required by law; and
(5) Ensuring appropriate professional development opportunities for the Section’s attorneys, including keeping them, as well as the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief, apprised of the Section’s significant cases and developments in the Worker’s Compensation field.

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

Salary commensurate with experience.

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

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_AAG/SC_NYC_3051.


Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

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
•List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
•Provide two (2) writing samples; please upload these as one document using the field provided
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 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.