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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Real Estate Finance Bureau (NYC) Enforcement Section Chief

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 an attorney who is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively. Applicants must possess excellent persuasive writing, legal analysis, research skills, substantial knowledge of the New York Rules of Civil Procedure and experience in litigating in state court with strong management skills. Applicants also must have experience with and be able to commence and direct investigations, develop strategies for moving investigations forward, and develop litigation strategies from the ground up. In addition to the qualities above, the ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a demonstrated ability to jump-start investigations and litigation through identifying issues that lead to either settlement or prosecution of the claims.

Attorneys with at least ten (10) years prior experience litigating in New York courts and prior management experience are preferred. An understanding of the Martin Act and governing regulations and/or housing or real property laws and regulations, including rent stabilization, is also preferred. We are interested in applicants with relationships to stakeholders in the real estate industry, including tenant and cooperative advocates.

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 (OAG) is seeking a dynamic and creative affirmative litigator with experience in housing, real estate and/or securities litigation to serve as the Enforcement Section Chief in the Real Estate Finance Bureau (REF). REF is charged with the enforcement of Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law (the “Martin Act”) and governing regulations that relate to real estate securities, including syndications and cooperative interests in realty such as cooperatives, condominiums, timeshares, homeowner associations, and syndications. REF also addresses complaints of civil frauds in real estate such as tenant harassment and problematic financing of multi-family properties.
The Bureau’s Enforcement Section investigates complaints from the public and enforces the Martin Act through the use of civil powers afforded to the Attorney General. When warranted, the Enforcement Section also cooperates with the OAG’s Criminal Division on Martin Act violations and tenant harassment violations that rise to the level of criminality.
The Enforcement Chief will be charged with overseeing the Bureau’s investigations, litigations, and settlements that involve real estate securities and also civil frauds related to harassment and the financing of multi-family properties. The Enforcement Chief will also be charged with the direct supervision of the Assistant Attorneys General of the Enforcement Section and will report directly to the Bureau Chief.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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. Reference No. REF_NYC_ ESC/AAG _3069

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
• Transcript (if less than five years postgraduate)
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 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.