Description:
The Division of Law, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Newark Practice
Group includes seven sections. These sections work to bring affirmative
enforcement and litigation against individuals and entities that have
caused harm to the State or its citizens. The Division of Law is seeking
the services of temporary attorneys, on an hourly basis, as document
review attorneys to work on the volume of materials that we anticipate
receiving in response to subpoenaed documents regarding gun safety and
consumer enforcement matters. Both of these types of matters will result
in voluminous document reviews as we subpoena gun manufacturers and
certain types of health care providers.
Duties:
Under the supervision of a Section Chief and/or the Assistant Section
Chief, will review documents received in response to subpoenas issues by
the Division of Consumer Affairs and/or the Division of Law regarding
gun safety and reproductive rights matters; determining the application
of privilege and criteria for appropriate redactions; performs other
related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey is required.
- Experience:
- Deputy Attorney General 4: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Deputy Attorney General 3: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Preference: Preference will be given to attorneys with at least one year of document review experience at various stages (initial review, second-level, privilege, redactions, etc.) along with Relativity experience.
- Special Note: Special Services positions are filled on a part-time, temporary basis during normal business hours. Candidates appointed to a Special Services title will be limited to 944 work hours in a fiscal year.
- Same Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ CSC “SAME” program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated below. For more information on the SAME Program please email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.