Closing Date: 26th April, 2024
Description:
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is hiring a team
of skilled Project Attorneys who have civil and/or criminal trial
experience to join its Adult Survivors Act (ASA) Unit. The selected
attorneys will be hired as Project Attorneys for a 24-month term with
the possibility to extend for an additional 12 months. The Project
Attorneys will ensure ASA claims made against the State of New York are
properly litigated and defended in the Court of Claims. While the
Project Attorneys will be assigned to handle cases in a specific region,
they will work collaboratively as a statewide team to develop and apply
consistent litigation strategies to facilitate the efficient and
effective defense of these claims.
Project
Attorney responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, handling
all phases of litigation from inception through trial, including
drafting pleadings and papers; motion practice (including analysis,
research, drafting, and oral arguments); the full range of discovery
(including interrogatories, paper/electronic document discovery, and
taking and defending depositions); selecting and working with expert
witnesses; negotiating settlements; trial preparation; and representing
the State of New York at mediation and trial.
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 commitment to
complete a two (2) year term is a condition of employment.
As
an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals
who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of
occupations. To learn more about OAG attorney compensation, please visit
the following page:
https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf.
We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including
paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and
family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust
Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees,
including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work
schedules.