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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleResearch Associate

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

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 37.50

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

Executive Division

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative research abilities; candidates with experience in any of the following areas preferred:
o Analyzing large datasets or completing statistical analysis
o Legal and court research
o Legislative tracking or policy analysis
o Programming and scripting
o Data visualization
o Social media research
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Highly organized, self-directed, and curious
• Personable and positive, with a high level of integrity
• Interest in public policy and social/economic justice

Duties Description The Research Department in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“OAG”) is seeking a candidate for a full-time Research position. The Research Department is part of the Executive Division and works closely with senior staff to support the OAG's major initiatives, investigations, and policy development. This close-knit team has researched and written analytical reports garnering national attention, created and directed multi-million dollar grant programs, and supported several of the office’s major investigations.

The Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. The OAG, employing over 1,700 people across New York State, serves all New Yorkers in numerous legal and regulatory arenas, including protecting the rights of investors and consumers, coordinating state-wide criminal investigations, promoting economic and social justice, encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies, and preserving the State’s environment. The OAG also advises the Executive branch of State government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State.

Responsibilities:
• Research: Compiling, summarizing, and succinctly presenting research on relevant entities and issues, often on quick deadlines; Identifying accurate, current, and credible sources of information; Utilizing online tools and databases (both confidential and public) to gather relevant facts on subjects and persons of interest to the office; Developing new research skills and/or finding new sources of information

• Analysis: Synthesizing pertinent facts and issues from large amounts of information/data; Condensing large/complicated information to key points; Communicating findings through written reports and visualizations; Developing innovative ways to present information; Creating visually compelling and informative graphics or maps; Understanding and identifies limitations of sources or analysis

• Data: Aggregating disparate data and developing original datasets; Identifying and cleaning “dirty” data; Creating functions to flag/separate/segregate/filter data; Understanding what calculations should be used to analyze a given dataset; Troubleshooting data and calculations for errors/omissions; Utilizing various data or analytical platforms (e.g. Excel, ArcGIS, Access, SQL, Tableau, etc.)

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 work place 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

State NY

Zip Code 10271

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website: ag.ny.gov/job-postings. The reference code for the position is Reference No. EXEC/RD_RES_NYC_6015.

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