Section Chief: Environmental Affirmative Litigation

Qualifications

• At least ten chosen (10) years of civil litigation practice in state and federal courts including the followingdatetime: writing briefs (or portions of briefs) and performing document review; experience conducting depositions or other witness examinations, appearing in court, and conducting or participating in settlement negotiations. Applicants with litigation experience in clean energy, climate change, hazardous waste or other environmental or public health issues are preferred;
  
  or applicants may have other complex litigation experience with a strong demonstrated interest in these areas.
• At least three (3) years successfully managing attorneys and/or litigation teams.
• Excellent research, reasoning, writing, and editing skills with the ability to collaborate with others to ensure quality and accuracy in the bureau’s written work product.
• Strong oral advocacy skills and comfortable arguing before a court.
• Ability to work with partner organizations to help build coalitions.
• Self‑directed and organized with the ability to independently manage assignments, deadlines, and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, particularly when engaging with members of the public, scientific and technical staff, expert and fact witnesses, administrative agencies, and other members of litigation teams.
• A demonstrated commitment to public service.

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are seeking alternatives rich of candidates who are creative thinkers with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to public service and social, economic, and criminal justice. Applicants who are members of groups underrepresented in attorney roles, which include but are not limited to Black, Latinx, Indigenous American, Asian and Pacific Islander persons;

women; persons with disabilities; and LGBTQ+ persons are particularly encouraged to apply. Fluency in other languages is a plus but not required.

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.