Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/07/21
Applications Due: 11/05/21
Vacancy ID: 92527
Position Information
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleProject Attorney(12-Month Term Position), Homeowner Assistance Fund Mortgage Enforcement Unit (DEJ/MEU_ PA_2021)
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $107728 to $107728 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
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 Required qualifications for Project Attorney applicants are as follows:
• At least three (3) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience;
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills;
• Adept at self-managing a diverse, fast paced, and high-volume case load;
• Comfort in using laws and regulations in negotiations;
• Comfort with and proficiency using technology to complete legal work;
• Applicants must reside in New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State; and
• The Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States.
Preferred qualifications for Project Attorneys applicants are as follows:
• Prior relevant work experience with the mortgage market and an understanding of the loss mitgation options that are available to borrowers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Prior relevant work experience enforcing applicable laws and regulations to protect consumer rights;
• Prior experience using Sales Force or other CRM platforms;
• Prior experience supervising, training, and/or mentoring other attorneys;
• Comfort with Excel and data analysis; and
• Fluency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, a Chinese dialect, etc.) in addition to English is a plus.
Duties Description Required qualifications for Project Attorney applicants are as follows:
• At least three (3) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience;
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills;
• Adept at self-managing a diverse, fast paced, and high-volume case load;
• Comfort in using laws and regulations in negotiations;
• Comfort with and proficiency using technology to complete legal work;
• Applicants must reside in New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State; and
• The Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States.
Preferred qualifications for Project Attorneys applicants are as follows:
• Prior relevant work experience with the mortgage market and an understanding of the loss mitgation options that are available to borrowers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Prior relevant work experience enforcing applicable laws and regulations to protect consumer rights;
• Prior experience using Sales Force or other CRM platforms;
• Prior experience supervising, training, and/or mentoring other attorneys;
• Comfort with Excel and data analysis; and
• Fluency in other languages (e.g., Spanish, a Chinese dialect, etc.) in addition to English is a plus.
Additional Comments The salary for the 12-month term is $107,728. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies.
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.
Contact Information
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. DEJ/MEU_ PA_2021
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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