Closing Date: 24th May, 2024

Description:

A Government Entity is seeking an experienced litigator to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Rochester Regional Office. The Regional Office represents the State, its agencies, officers, and employees in a wide range of federal and state court litigation, as well as handles consumer, charities, and social and economic justice matters. The Regional Office offers a diverse and stimulating litigation practice with attorneys handling all phases of litigation from inception through trial.

Qualifications:
  • Applicants must have a minimum of four (4) years of post-graduation civil ligation experience in federal and state court;
  • 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
  • Applicants with prior complex litigation and trial experience are preferred.

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.