Special Assistant: AG's Chief of Staff

Position: Special Assistant: Support AG's Chief of Staff (6421)
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/27/26

Applications Due
02/20/26

Vacancy ID208210

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NY HELPNo

Agency Attorney General, Office of the

Title Special Assistant:
Support AG's Chief of Staff (6421)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $92345 to $92345 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty St

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code
10005

Duties Description Executive Division - New York City

Special Assistant

Reference No. _SA_6421

Final date to receive applications is February 20, 2026

Salary Range: $88,345 plus $4,000 in location pay

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online .gov/job-postings/other

The Executive Division in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Special Assistant (SA) to the Attorney General's Chief of Staff (COS). The ideal candidate is someone who is energized by the opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic, high-impact government office; who brings excellence, a sense of ownership, and a high-attention to detail to everything from policy briefings to day-to-day administrative tasks;

who is eager to work closely with top leadership; and who combines a deep interest in law and policy with the professionalism needed to effectively self-manage scheduling, logistics, and the related follow-up with care and precision. The position will report to the COS and is located in the New York City office.

Duties:

* Provide day-to-day support to the COS, including managing the COS's calendar, triaging incoming requests, calls, and visitors; scheduling meetings; overseeing multiple calendars; and arranging travel.

* Manage internal and external meetings, including researching and preparing materials, organizing participant schedules, tracking follow-up, and maintaining relationships.

* Manage the flow of legal and policy documents in alignment with meeting schedules and strategic planning; ensure timely internal and external follow-up to support decision-making.

* Prepare briefings, case summaries, memoranda, and reports.

* Coordinate the planning and execution of special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

* At least three (3) years of relevant experience in either the public or private sectors.

* Proactive and organized, with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills. Must be capable of self-managing work assignments and priorities; this includes simultaneously handling recurring/ongoing tasks while advancing longer-term, strategic projects.

* Strong verbal, writing, editing, research, and analytical skills.

* Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

* Sound judgment with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

* A commitment to public service and a genuine interest in the work of OAG.

* Availability for occasional nights and weekends is required.

Additional Comments The annual salary for this position is $88,345 plus $4,000 in location pay. As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits…