Assistant Attorney General: Real Property Bureau (3925)

State of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York is seeking a senior civil litigation attorney with expertise in real property and eviction matters. The ideal candidate has five or more years of post-graduate experience and is admitted to the New York bar.

The role requires travel across the state, focusing on Albany and Downstate courts, and entails handling matters and trials in those venues. A two-year commitment is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of post-graduate civil litigation experience.
• Knowledge of real property and eviction law required.
• Experience with eminent domain procedure law, quiet title, and encroachment proceedings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout New York state with emphasis on Albany and Downstate courts.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Real property law

Eviction law

Eminent domain procedure law

Quiet title proceedings

Encroachment proceedings

Education

Admission to New York Bar

Job description

The ideal candidate has at least five (5) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience with knowledge of real property and eviction law. Knowledge of the eminent domain procedure law, quiet title proceedings, and encroachment proceedings are a plus. This position requires some travel throughout the state with an emphasis on handling matters and trials venued in Albany and Downstate courts.

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 OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.