StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General, Civil Recoveries, Bankruptcy Unit(CRB/BU_ALB_AAG_3405)

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%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications Applicants for this position must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience, excellent legal
analysis and writing skills, and experience handling all phases of consumer and commercial bankruptcy 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 and Federal Courts. 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’s (OAG) is seeking an experienced litigator to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Civil Recoveries Bureau’s Bankruptcy Unit in the Albany office. The Bankruptcy Unit is responsible for handling bankruptcy matters referred by state agencies that are venued in the Northern, Western, and Southern (Poughkeepsie) Districts of New York, as well as all other federal judicial districts across the country.

In addition to pursuing recovery of claims filed in bankruptcy cases, the Unit defends actions and proceedings brought in Bankruptcy Courts by debtors, trustees, and other parties against state agencies. These include claim objections; motions for violations of the automatic stay and the discharge injunction; actions to recover preferential payments; and dischargeability issues. The Unit also provides bankruptcy support and expertise to other OAG Bureaus.

Additional Comments OAG employees serve more than 20 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.

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

Name Legal Recruitment Unit

Telephone 2124168080

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website: https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. CRB/BU_ALB_AAG_3405

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
? You may address to Legal Recruitment.
? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references
? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
? Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
? Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

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