Office of the New York State Attorney General · 3 days ago
Associate Attorney
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$84K/yr - $178K/yr
3+ years expThe Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals and Federal Habeas Corpus Bureau. This role involves representing the state in appellate litigation arising from criminal prosecutions and providing advice on criminal matters to state prosecutors.
AssociationConsultingLegal
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Represent the state in all appellate litigation arising from criminal prosecutions brought by OAG
Respond to federal habeas corpus petitions bringing constitutional challenges to state court convictions
Provide advice and counsel on criminal matters to state prosecutors and others throughout OAG
Draft briefs and motion papers and present arguments in all federal and state trial and appellate courts throughout New York
Qualification
Required
a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience
demonstrated skills in legal research, analysis, and writing
a talent for oral advocacy
an interest in thinking about the law
Prior criminal appellate experience or clerkship experience
Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state
be admitted to practice law in New York state
citizenship of the United States
a two (2) year commitment upon being hired
Preferred
writing samples that reflect your legal advocacy and writing skills
Court filings, such as briefs filed in state or federal court, that address a disputed legal issue
Writing samples reflecting appellate advocacy and writing
supervisory references
Benefits
Paid leave
Health
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits
Family-friendly policies
Workplace Flexibilities Program
Telecommuting (up to two days per week)
Alternative work schedules
Company
Office of the New York State Attorney General
As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Joshua Carr
Chief Operating Officer
Dori Blanchard, MHA, PMP
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