Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleAssistant Managing Clerk - Managing Attorney’s Office—NYC
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications The Managing Attorney’s Office (MAO) at the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Managing Clerk (AMC) to oversee a team of five clerical staff and their work product. The AMC position will be located in New York City and will report directly to the Managing Attorney.
The Managing Attorney’s Office (MAO) is primarily responsible for accepting service of papers on the Attorney General’s Office (OAG) and coordinating papers to be filed with the State and Federal Courts within the metropolitan area. Additionally, the MAO provides guidance to OAG staff on the State and Federal Rules of the courts.
Duties Description The AMC’s duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
• Supervising the MAO’s team of five clerical staff and overseeing their work product;
• Managing the daily operations of the MAO;
• Learning the OAG’s case management system and providing user training and support to employees;
• Overseeing and performing data entry into the computerized docket system;
• Responsible for learning and demonstrating a knowledge of court rules and procedures in several jurisdictions, as well as monitoring and maintaining MAO resources on court rules and procedures;
• Assisting the Managing Attorney with communicating docketing policies and procedures to OAG attorneys and legal support staff;
• Developing and maintaining an internal timetable for handling and clearing the docket system;
• Providing general and/or specialized docket reports as requested; and
• Interacting with the public who appear to serve documents on the OAG.
Suitable candidates must possess the following qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree with 3 to 7 years of relevant law firm or government work experience is required;
• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state and federal court rules, procedures and requirements;
• Team and customer focused with excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, presentation and teamwork skills;
• Highly developed technological and data management skills, including knowledge of and experience using calendar management software, MA3000 and the MS Office Suite;
• Readily interpret and assimilate instructions and new information presented either in written or oral form;
• Discrete with sound judgement and the ability to adhere to the OAG’s confidentiality standards; and the
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Additional Comments OAG employees serve more than 19 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.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the OAG’s website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
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 Unit
28 Liberty Street
Notes on ApplyingUnless indicated in the job posting, applications are submitted online. To apply, please go to the OAG website, www.ag.ny.gov, then click on the “Resources” tab and select “Employment Opportunities,” Reference No. MAO_NYC_AMC_6137.
Applications must be submitted as indicated in in the “How to Apply” section of the posting. All positions require applicants to submit resumes, cover letters and lists of professional references. Many positions also require applicants to submit unofficial school transcripts and/or writing samples.
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or if you need assistance submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.