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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/12/21

Applications Due02/09/21

Vacancy ID84171

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSection Chief - Labor Bureau (NYC)

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 Office of the Attorney General

28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications We are seeking a candidate with at least eight (8) years of complex civil litigation experience. Experience in some or all of the following areas is preferred but not required: supervision of other lawyers; development and management of complex investigations or impact litigation; and affirmative investigations or litigation of wage and hour, discrimination, or other labor-related violations.

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 Labor Bureau of the New York State Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Civil Enforcement Section Chief (Section Chief) in New York City. The Labor Bureau has been nationally recognized for aggressively enforcing labor standards in low-wage industries. Recent enforcement actions in the Civil Enforcement Section have targeted wage theft and discrimination in a variety of industries, including construction, fast food, home health care, and transportation, and retaliation targeting immigrant workers. The Civil Enforcement Section has taken on emerging areas, such as employer compliance with COVID-related health and safety, and nationally, the Labor Bureau has been at the forefront of multi-state efforts to fight federal rollbacks of critical labor protections. The Labor Bureau also includes a criminal enforcement section and sections which represent the New York State Department of Labor and Workers’ Compensation Board in their enforcement of state labor laws.

The Section Chief will be a critical part of the bureau’s leadership. The Section Chief will develop the Bureau’s enforcement strategies and supervise approximately six lawyers who investigate and litigate matters concerning labor law violations using a strategic enforcement model. In addition, the Section Chief will help oversee the Bureau’s public policy work, education materials, and outreach to stakeholders. The Section Chief will report to the Deputy Bureau Chief and work closely with the Bureau Chief.

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.

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

Name Legal Recruitment Bureau

Telephone 2124168080

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

28 Liberty

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

 

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. LAB_CESC_NYC_3320

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on Tuesday, February 9.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
• Writing Sample
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

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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