Attorney: Appellate Litigation, OAG’s Criminal Prosecutions

Position: Attorney: Appellate Litigation, OAG’s Criminal Prosecutions 3902
Location: New York

Position Information NY HELP:
No

Agency:
Attorney General, Office of the

Title:

Attorney:
Appellate Litigation, OAG’s Criminal Prosecutions 3902

Occupational Category:
Legal Salary Grade: NSBargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range:
From $91506 to $190644 Annually

Employment Type

:
Full-Time Appointment Type :

Permanent

Jurisdictional Class :

Exempt Class

Travel Percentage : 0%
Schedule Workweek :
Mon-Fri Hours Per Week : 37.5

Workday From : 8:30 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? :
Yes Mandatory overtime? :
No Compressed workweek allowed? :
Yes Telecommuting allowed? :
Yes Location County :
New York Street Address : 28 Liberty St :
City :
New York State: NY Zip Code: 10005

Job Specifics Duties Description :
Solicitor General Division Criminal Appeals & Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau – New York City Assistant Attorney General Reference No. _AAG_3902

Application

Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,494 + $4,150 in location pay To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online .gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals and Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau. The bureau represents the state in all appellate litigation arising from criminal prosecutions brought by OAG, including cases brought by the Public Integrity Bureau, the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, the Organized Crime Task Force, and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and must be provided an opportunity to intervene in any case in which the constitutionality of a state criminal statute is challenged.

The bureau also responds to federal habeas corpus petitions bringing constitutional challenges to state court convictions obtained by district attorneys throughout the state, as well as challenges to state parole determinations and other state action that results in custody. Additionally, the bureau provides advice and counsel on criminal matters to state prosecutors and others throughout OAG. Attorneys in the bureau draft briefs and motion papers and present arguments in all federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout New York.

Minimum Qualifications :
Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience; demonstrated skills in legal research, analysis, and writing; a talent for oral advocacy; and an interest in thinking about the law. Prior criminal appellate experience or clerkship experience is 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. Additional Comments :
The salary range for this position is $87,356 - $186,494 + $4,150 in location pay. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page:ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state 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.

Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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