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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleManaging Attorney – New York City Office of the Chief Operating Officer

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 seek applicants with the following qualifications:
• At least five (5) years of combined litigation and litigation management experience in federal and NY state courts in a public or private setting
• At least three (3) years of experience supervising attorneys and/or support staff
• JD admission to NYS Courts required and admission to federal courts preferred
• Solid working knowledge of federal and NY state court procedural rules
• Highly professional, creative problem solver, well organized, timely and detail-oriented

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 Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced litigator and manager to serve as the OAG’s Managing Attorney.

As a member of the Division of Administration, the successful candidate will have the rare opportunity to assist the COO with business transformation efforts that include improving and standardizing litigation and case management support services offered by the OAG Managing Attorney’s Office. The Managing Attorney will provide support and advice to drive process improvements in accordance with best practices. The Managing Attorney and team are responsible for intake, filing, calendaring, monitoring and reporting of all court related matters in addition to other responsibilities.

These services of the Managing Attorney’s Office are provided to all of the OAG offices located throughout the state, which includes the executive offices in Albany and New York City and thirteen (13) regional offices. This position is located in New York City and some travel will be required.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervision of Managing Attorney’s Office staff
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increasing agency intake support
• Assist OAG attorneys with identifying appropriate OAG services and resources relevant to successful outcome of casework including training, eDiscovery, and case based staff augmentation
• Review Case Management system reports and business intelligence dashboards to evaluate and monitor agency performance
• Advising OAG attorneys on federal and state procedural issues and individual judge’s rules in state and federal cases
• Managing the receipt, filing, service and delivery of court papers and litigation documents
• Calculating procedural deadlines and facilitating data entry for case management docketing and tickler system
• Reviewing court filings and litigation documents for compliance with court rules, as requested
• Managing outside service of process contractors
• Acting as a liaison between OAG attorneys and the courts
• Assisting OAG attorneys with secure pass applications to various courts

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 DOA_NYC_MA/AAG_3071.


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.