Office of the New York State Attorney General · 4 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 is seeking an experienced attorney to serve in its Health Care Bureau (HCB) in New York City. The role focuses on addressing health care inequities and enforcing laws related to consumer protection and public health, particularly in tobacco regulation and enforcement.
AssociationConsultingLegal
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead investigations and enforcement actions in furtherance of our mission, including a focus on the bureau’s tobacco enforcement work
Enforce laws aimed at reducing tobacco consumption and nicotine addiction in various forms, including smoking and youth vaping
Bring civil cases in federal and state court to prosecute anticigarette trafficking laws and combat cigarette tax evasion
Enforce the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) entered into between the major tobacco companies and fifty-two (52) states and territories
Oversee the state’s compliance with the oversight and regulatory obligations of the MSA to ensure New York receives its share of annual tobacco settlement payments
Enforce New York and federal laws seeking to prevent youth usage of tobacco and nicotine products, such as the prohibition of sales of nicotine products including vapor products to individuals under the age of 21
Prohibit the delivery of cigarettes and vapor products to residences, and the prohibition of sales of flavored vapor products
Stop tobacco companies from engaging in marketing and advertising aimed at youth
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a minimum of three (3) years of civil litigation or other directly relevant experience
Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills are required
Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in New York state
Applicants must be citizens of the United States
A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment
Preferred
Applicants possessing a minimum of three (3) years of civil litigation or other directly relevant experience are preferred
Applicants with experience in health advocacy, consumer protection, and/or affirmative litigation and have demonstrated a commitment to public service are desirable
Benefits
Paid leave
Health
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits
Family-friendly policies
Robust 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
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