Assistant Attorney General, NYC Litigation Bureau

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of post‑graduate civil litigation experience in federal and New York state courts;
• Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills;
• Comfort with and proficiency using technology to complete legal work, including knowledge of and experience with various computer software programs and case management and electronic discovery platforms; and
• Prior complex litigation and trial experience are preferred 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. Prior admission, or eligibility for admission, to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York is also required for this position. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States.

A two‑year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.