Associate Attorney

Office of the New York State Attorney General; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); In loco; USD 87.000 - 186.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid leave

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Workplace Flexibilities Program

Telecommuting up to two days per week

Descrizione del lavoro

Office of the New York State Attorney General seeks a litigator to serve in the Poughkeepsie Regional Office as an Assistant Attorney General, based in Albany. The role focuses on affirmative proceedings in consumer protection, civil rights, and social justice, plus state-counsel duties across civil matters.

Applicants must be admitted to the NY bar, reside in NY, and commit to a two-year term. Salary ranges from $87,356 to $186,494 with comprehensive NY benefits.

Competenze

• Two+ years of postgraduate civil litigation experience preferred.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and residency in NY required.
• Citizenship in the United States as required by Public Officers Law.

Mansioni

• Develop and litigate affirmative proceedings in consumer protection, civil rights and social justice.
• Represent the state in civil litigation in state courts and provide state-counsel support to agencies.
• Manage all phases from investigation through trial, including subpoenas, depositions, and settlements.

Descrizione del lavoro

Application Deadline is November 20, 2026

Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,494

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a litigator to serve in the Poughkeepsie Regional Office (RO) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) based in Albany. This position would primarily involve development and litigation of affirmative proceedings in areas such as consumer protection, civil rights, and social justice, as well as state counsel functions. The AAG would be involved in all stages of investigation and litigation, including strategic planning, issuing subpoenas, conducting depositions, drafting commencement documents, negotiating settlements, and conducting trials. Additionally, the RO represents the state, its agencies, and officers in a wide range of civil litigation pending in state courts.

Applicants must be capable of handling all phases of the investigations and litigation from commencement through trial and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and supervisory skills. A minimum of two (2) years of postgraduate civil litigation experience is preferred.

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.

The salary range for this position is $87,356 - $186,494. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page:

ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf

As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

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