Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAssistant Attorney General, Sex Offender Management Bureau - New York City (Ref#SOMB_NYC_AAG_3556)
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $80546 to $166344 Annually
Minimum Qualifications The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney who is capable of handling significant, complex litigation in the Sex Offender Management Bureau (SOMB) in New York City. The Bureau represents the State of New York in state court proceedings related to Mental Hygiene Law Article 10. Cases in the Bureau frequently present questions of the Mental Hygiene Law, criminal law, constitutional law, agency law and statutory interpretation.
Attorneys handle all phases of litigation, including trials. Excellent lawyering skills, including research, writing, legal advocacy and legal analysis, are required. Two (2) or more years of post-graduate legal experience is required. Availability for regular travel in NYS, particularly to Long Island and Westchester County is also required. Prior prosecutorial experience is a plus.
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 OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
Additional Comments 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. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please click here. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide regular negative COVID-19 PCR 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.
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the following link: SOMB_NYC_AAG_3556
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on May 5, 2023.
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 working for the SOMB and what makes you a strong candidate.
•Resume
•Legal 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 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