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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/17/21

Applications Due02/11/22

Vacancy ID94397

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General, Antitrust Bureau(ANT_NYC_AAG_3406)

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 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have five (5) or more years of legal experience including antitrust, complex litigation and investigations. The candidate must be must have initiative and be a team player. The following background and skills are required:
• Excellent writing, analytic, and communication skills;
• Familiarity and experience with antitrust precedents and issues; and
• Ability and willingness to engage in every part of an investigation, trial, settlement or appeal - from drafting to leading a team.

The following skills/experience are preferred:
• Experience with criminal antitrust matters;
• Deposition experience;
• Trial experience;
• Plaintiff-side antitrust experience;
• Experience and familiarity with economics used in antitrust cases; and
• Experience with e-discovery technology and process.

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 is seeking an attorney to join its Antitrust Bureau in New York City as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The Antitrust Bureau’s mission is to enforce federal and state antitrust laws on behalf of New York and its citizens, and to promote and protect the competitive process and the New York economy.

The Antitrust Bureau is engaged in the full range of antitrust issues, including price-fixing, bid-rigging, horizontal and vertical restraints, monopolization, and mergers. The Antitrust Bureau works closely with other state antitrust enforcers on matters of regional or national impact, and with the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.

The Antitrust Bureau is comprised of twelve (12) AAGs, a Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief. AAGs participate in all phases of antitrust investigations and litigation. Primary responsibilities include:
• Developing and implementing strategy for an investigation;
• Drafting subpoenas and information requests to gather evidence;
• Interviewing potential witnesses and targets and taking testimony;
• Reviewing documentary and economic evidence and formulating potential legal theories;
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other court documents;
• Arguing motions and participating in trials;
• Manging all aspects of electronic discovery;
• Working with economists and other expert witnesses; and
• Negotiating settlements where appropriate.

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.
Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

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 click visit our careers website: www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. ANT_NYC_AAG_3406

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

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