Associate Attorney

Office of the New York State Attorney General; City of Utica (NY); Sur place; USD 87 000 - 186 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telecommuting up to 2 days per week

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

The Office of the New York State Attorney General seeks a litigator to serve in the Utica Regional Office as an Assistant Attorney General. The AAG will develop and litigate affirmative proceedings in areas such as consumer protection, civil rights, and social justice, handling all stages from investigation through trial.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York and reside in New York. A two-year commitment is required; two or more years of civil litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• Two years post-graduate civil litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to handle all phases of investigations and litigation through trial.

Responsabilités

• Develop and litigate affirmative proceedings in areas like consumer protection, civil rights, and social justice.
• Involve in all stages: investigation, subpoenas, depositions, drafting commencements, settlements, trials.
• Represent the state and agencies in civil litigation in state courts.

Connaissances

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Supervisory skills

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

Application Deadline is October 30, 2026

Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,493

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a litigator to serve in the Utica Regional Office (RO) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). 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 post-graduate 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.

For more information about OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov