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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/06/17

Applications Due04/01/17

Vacancy ID35796

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSenior Advisor & Special Counsel - Executive Division (NYC)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

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 Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of litigation or public policy/government experience or, preferably, a combination of both. Excellent organizational, writing, legal research and critical analytical skills are essential.

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 Executive Division of the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney to serve as a Special Counsel in the New York City office. The Executive Division maintains the functions of the OAG and includes the Senior Staff, Executive Deputy Attorneys General (EDAGs), the Solicitor General, Counsel’s Office, Executive Counsel, and the directors of Communication, Intergovernmental Affairs, Legislative, and Research & Analytics. The Executive Division has several major responsibilities including policy development, public relations, community outreach, research and analytics, drafting proposed legislation, monitoring legislation that affects the OAG, and day to day office administration.

The selected candidate will work collaboratively across divisions and issue areas to develop legal strategies, innovative pilot programs, identify enforcement campaigns, and promote public policy initiatives that relate to OAG’s priorities. This position will report to the Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Identification of areas ripe for creative affirmative enforcement and litigation, including multi-state impact litigation brought by state attorneys general;
• Researching and tracking public policy trends across NY State and the country on key issues and collaborating with staff across OAG bureaus to formulate innovative legal, policy, funding and legislative solutions; and
• Consulting and collaborating with external stakeholders and opinion leaders, in order to enhance OAG’s ability to execute legal and legislative initiatives that address critical issues facing New York State and its residents.

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, NY

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. EXEC_SA/SPC_NYC_3082

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.

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