Minimum Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of six or seven (6 or 7) years of legal or public policy / government experience, a combination of both is preferred.
Excellent organizational, writing, legal research, and analytical skills are 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.
Duties Description The Executive Division of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney with in-house counsel and litigation experience for a Deputy General Counsel position with the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
Experience collaborating across teams, including with human resources, reviewing contracts, and compliance in the government sector are also desired.
The Executive Division maintains the functions of the OAG and, in addition to the OGC, includes the Senior Leadership Team, Chief Deputy Attorneys General (CDAGs), the Solicitor General, and the directors of Communications, Intergovernmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, and Research & Analytics.
The Executive Division’s responsibilities include policy development, public relations, community outreach, research and analytics, drafting proposed legislation, monitoring legislation that affects the OAG, and the day-to-day administration of the office.
- The selected candidate will work for the OGC. As the in-house counsel to the Attorney General and the OAG, the OGC works collaboratively across all divisions to provide guidance and develop legal strategies and responses;
- draft, interpret, and implement OAG policies and procedures; identify potential litigation / policy issues or strategies;
implement compliance and supervise ethical determinations; interact with other governmental and legal entities; and handle employee and other confidential matters as required.
This position will report directly to the General Counsel and is located in the New York City Office.
Duties :
- Assisting in employment and labor law matters;
- Assisting in developing best policies and practices for the OAG;
- Representing the OAG in state and federal court;
- Collaborating with senior staff on internal administrative changes, affirmative litigation, and legislative and policy initiatives;
- Attending meetings on behalf of the General Counsel and the OAG;
- Reviewing and / or drafting contracts, procurement documents, agreements, and other written agency materials;
- Researching and interpreting statutes, rules, regulations, and case law;
- Consulting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the OAG’s ability to execute legal and legislative initiatives that address critical issues facing New York State and its residents; and
- Reviewing and supervising the work of other OGC employees.
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