Special Assistant Attorney General: Civil Enforcement (3906)

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

Job summary

State of New York Civil Enforcement Division seeks an attorney with at least four years of practice, including pre-filing investigations and discovery. You will analyze complex issues, perform legal research, and draft precise writings while coordinating with staff.

Candidates must reside in New York, be admitted to the NY bar, and may be US citizens per policy. A two-year commitment is required; familiarity with case management and eDiscovery is a plus; strong MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• At least four years of practice experience including pre-filing investigations and discovery.
• Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate the critical issues clearly and concisely.
• Sound judgment; ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with case management software and eDiscovery platforms.
• Deposition and trial experience is a plus but not required.
• Residence in New York state and NY bar admission; US citizenship per statute; two-year commitment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Judgment

Independent work

Education

Admitted to NY Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

Qualifications

• A minimum of four (4) years of practice experience, including substantial experience conducting pre-filing investigations and discovery;*
• Excellent analytical, legal research, and writing skills;
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills;
• The ability to articulate the critical issues in a case accurately and concisely;
• Sound judgment with the ability to work independently and as a productive team member fostering supportive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with staff at all levels of the organization;
• Technology proficiency that preferably includes knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications;
• Familiarity with case management software and eDiscovery platforms is a plus; and
• Prior deposition and trial experience is also a plus, though not required.

*The Civil Enforcement Division will consider applications from attorneys with prosecutorial experience who are seeking to expand their range of skills.

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.