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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/11/21

Applications Due07/09/21

Vacancy ID86916

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General, Claims Bureau, Contract Litigation Section (CLA/CLS_ALB_AAG_3358)

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 Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code12224

Minimum Qualifications Candidates for AAG must possess the following qualifications:
• A minimum of three (3) years of practice experience, including prior litigation experience;
• Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills;
• Solid organizational, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills—this position requires an attorney who can work effectively at the highest professional level with courts (NYS Court of Claims and Supreme Court), executive staff, mediators and client agencies;
• Adeptness with technology; experience with electronic discovery and familiarity with Relativity or other e-discovery platforms is a plus; and
• Though most cases are venued in Albany County, some are venued in New York City or elsewhere in the State, so occasional travel is necessary.

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’s Claims Bureau represents the State of New York and its agencies and authorities in New York State courts, specifically the Court of Claims and Supreme Court. The Contract Litigation Section of the Albany Claims Bureau is seeking an experienced litigator to defend and prosecute complex breach of contract cases involving construction, design and commercial transactions. The selected attorney’s portfolio will include large, complex claims that cover multiple disciplines such as construction, engineering, architecture and finance. Applicants should note that prior experience litigating construction, design, or commercial breach of contract cases is a plus but is not required.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the full spectrum of the duties of litigation counsel, such as drafting pleadings and papers; motion practice (including analysis, research, drafting and oral argument); the full range of discovery (including interrogatories, paper/electronic document discovery, and taking and defending depositions); selecting and working with expert witnesses; negotiation of settlements; trial preparation; and representing the State of New York at mediation and trial.

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 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 visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings.
Reference No. CLA/CLS_ALB_AAG_3358

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on June 25, 2021

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
• Law school transcript if less than five (5) years post-graduate (unofficial is acceptable)
• 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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