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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssociate Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $109250 to $134178 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

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? Yes

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code12005

Minimum Qualifications REACHABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, PERMANENT OR CONTINGENT PERMANENT STATUS AS AN ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, OR ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER.

Duties Description PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants are required to have trusts and estates experience with a minimum of five years of litigation-related experience, including a knowledge of Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court practice and procedure and experience handling contested court proceedings. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, Supreme Court practice, E-Courts and the NYSCEF system. Familiarity with the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law is preferred. Applicants should possess strong writing and analytical skills.

The Charities Bureau of the Office of the Attorney General is a national leader in the oversight of not-for-profit organizations and represents the interests of the ultimate charitable beneficiaries in a wide range of matters. The Charities Bureau also appears in estate proceedings involving unknown beneficiaries and represents the interests of the State Comptroller in withdrawal proceedings brought by claimants seeking to withdraw funds on deposit with the Comptroller’s abandoned property fund. The Associate Attorney hired for this position will have the sole or primary responsibility for handling the representation of the Office of the State Comptroller on Abandoned Property Fund matters in the Surrogate’s and Supreme Courts in the First and Second Judicial Departments.

DUTIES:

• Be solely responsible for the representation of the Office of the State Comptroller in all court proceedings to withdraw unclaimed funds (the “Withdrawal Cases”) in the courts in the First and Second Judicial Departments.
• Represent the Office of the Attorney General in Withdrawal Cases in which the OAG is served with papers pursuant to SCPA § 316. (SCPA § 316 states: “In every case where it appears that there is no distributee or beneficiary or that it is not known whether or not there be such, the process shall be issued to the attorney general of the state.”)
• Receive and respond to all communications from the Office of the State Comptroller and manage all Withdrawal Cases.
• Appear in the Supreme, Civil and Surrogate’s Courts in the First and Second Judicial Departments on all Withdrawal Cases.
• Receive, organize, and process all court papers and other documents in connection with all Withdrawal Cases.
• Prepare monthly status reports on all pending Withdrawal Cases and submit the report to the Section Chief of the Trusts and Estates Section of the Charities Bureau.
• Prepare affirmations, notices of appearance, memoranda of law and other documents to be filed with the courts in Withdrawal Cases.
• Research the Abandoned Property Law and develop a library of cases, other legal authorities, and memoranda of law to be used in representing the Office of the State Comptroller in Withdrawal Cases.
• Research and become familiar with the body of law governing foreclosure actions because many of the Withdrawal Cases involve surplus funds realized after a foreclosure sale. Develop a library of cases, other legal authorities, and memoranda of law to be used in Withdrawal Cases arising from foreclosure sales.
• Become proficient in the use of NYSCEF and E-Courts as it relates to Supreme Court and Civil Court Withdrawal Cases.
• Become proficient in the use of NYSCEF as it relates to Surrogate’s Court Withdrawal Cases.
• Hold meetings with representatives of the Office of the State Comptroller to discuss pending cases and legal authorities relating to the Withdrawal Cases. Such meetings may involve travel to Albany, New York.

This position requires that the selected candidate travel regularly within the Surrogate’s and Supreme Courts in the First (County of New York and Bronx) and Second Judicial Departments (County of Kings, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, and Queens).

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

As an employee of the 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name HR Recruitment

Telephone 518-776-2500

Fax 518-915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications in your cover letter and submit with a resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Include vacancy ID #155624 in the subject of your email to ensure receipt.