Closing Date: 17th May, 2024
Description:
A Government Entity is hiring a talented and motivated attorney to work on a statewide initiative to protect New Yorkers from gun violence. In 2022, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order 19 which directs the New York State Police (NYSP) to file Extreme Risk Protection Orders (https://www.governor.ny.gov/executive-order/no-19-directing-state-police-file-extreme-risk-protection-orders) (ERPOs). The OAG is charged with representing the NYSP in final ERPO hearings held in Supreme Courts throughout the State. ERPOs are a critical part of New York's efforts to promote public safety and keep its residents safe from gun violence. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to help shape the State's practice in this new and important area of the law.The attorney will represent the NYSP in obtaining ERPOs, civil court-issued orders (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/A63-A) pursuant to CPLR Section 6343, that prohibit people who are found to be dangerous to themselves or others from temporarily purchasing or possessing a firearm, rifle, or shotgun. This is a fast-paced practice area, and the attorney will gain experience conducting witness interviews and preparing for testimony, evidentiary hearings, and other hearing-related tasks. The attorney will be responsible for identifying and gathering relevant records and preparing witnesses in a compressed timeframe.
The selected attorney will be part of a team of colleagues doing this work throughout the State, sharing experience, training, and resources. The selected attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) and report to the attorney in charge (AAGIC) of the Poughkeepsie Regional Office. While this attorney will be based in the Albany-area, this position involves regular travel primarily within the Capital Region and North Country for court appearances and witness interviews and may include occasional overnight trips.
In addition to their work on ERPO matters, the AAG's duties will include representing the State in other types of defensive and affirmative litigation. The OAG's Regional Offices represent the State, its agencies, and officers in a wide range of federal and state court litigation, affirmative and defensive.
Qualifications:
- At least two (2) years of post-graduate legal experience is required;
- Prior litigation experience is a plus;
- Strong writing, organizational, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills; and
- A demonstrated commitment to public service.
