Assistant Attorney General: Taxpayer Protection Bureau(3918)

State of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New York seeks an attorney with strong experience in complex civil litigation and investigations to join the Office of the Attorney General. Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York and reside in New York state, with citizenship in the United States. A two-year commitment upon hire is required.

Candidates with federal and New York state court experience, excellent writing and research skills, and familiarity with the False Claims Act or tax matters will be favored.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate legal experience; exceptional candidates considered with fewer years.
• Experience in complex civil litigation and/or white-collar investigations.
• Familiarity with practice in federal and New York state courts.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Experience with the False Claims Act and/or tax matters is a plus.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Civil litigation

White-collar investigations

Federal & NY courts

Post-graduate legal experience

FCA/tax experience

Job description

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of relevant post-graduate legal experience is required; however, TPB will also consider well-qualified applicants who have fewer years of post-graduate experience;
• Experience in complex civil litigation and/or white-collar investigations;
• Familiarity with practice in both federal and New York state courts;
• Strong writing, research, analytical, teamwork, and organizational skills; and
• Experience with the False Claims Act and/or tax matters is a plus.

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.