Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/11/19
Applications Due: 02/18/20
Vacancy ID: 76789
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAssistant Attorney General - Real Estate Finance Bureau (NYC)
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County New York
Street Address 28 Liberty Street
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10005
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications The ideal applicant will be a highly motivated individual with at least three (3) years of litigation experience. Applicants must possess excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills. Applicants must also have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced, and high-volume caseload comprised of document review, investigations, affirmative litigation, and settlement negotiations. Strong preference will be given to applicants with a background in real estate, securities, and/or government litigation.
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 attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a litigator to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Enforcement Section of the Real Estate Finance Bureau (REF).
REF is charged with the enforcement of Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law (the “Martin Act”) and governing regulations that relate to the public offer of real estate securities, including cooperatives, condominiums, timeshares, homeowners associations, and senior living communities. REF also has jurisdiction over the conversion of rental buildings to condominiums and cooperatives as well as affordable housing developments that include the offer of cooperative interests in realty.
REF’s Enforcement Section enforces the Martin Act and protects New York purchasers, homeowners, and tenants both through investigating complaints from the public and developing affirmative initiatives with other OAG bureaus and government agencies on issues such as the preservation of affordable housing and abuse of tax benefits. REF has recently investigated issues such as misuse of purchaser down payments, failure to disclose environmental hazards, misleading sales practices, and the violation of tenants’ rights in cooperative and condominium conversions.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Investigating complaints from the public related to Martin Act violations.
• Identifying issues for affirmative litigation initiatives and developing such initiatives from the ground up.
• Drafting subpoenas, motions, complaints, petitions, and settlement agreements.
• Taking testimony of witnesses, litigating cases in various courts, and engaging in settlement negotiations.
• Assisting with the development of REF’s policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives.
Additional Comments OAG employees serve more than 19 million state residents 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. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the OAG’s website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Legal Recruitment
Telephone
Fax
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General - Legal Recruitment Unit
28 Liberty Street
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10005
Notes on ApplyingUnless indicated in the job posting, applications are submitted online. To apply, please go to the OAG website, www.ag.ny.gov, then click on the “Resources” tab and select “Employment Opportunities,” Reference No. REF_SEC_NYC_3269.
Applications must be submitted as indicated in in the “How to Apply” section of the posting. All positions require applicants to submit resumes, cover letters and lists of professional references. Many positions also require applicants to submit unofficial school transcripts and/or writing samples.
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or if you need assistance submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
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