Assistant Attorney General, NYC Litigation Bureau

Position: Assistant Attorney General, NYC Litigation Bureau (3846)
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Date Posted 01/13/26

Applications Due
02/20/26

Vacancy ID207154

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Agency Attorney General, Office of the

Title Assistant Attorney General, NYC Litigation Bureau (3846)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $87594 to $182463 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 State Counsel Division

Litigation Bureau - New York City

Assistant Attorney General

Reference No. _AAG_3846

Final date to receive applications is February 20, 2026

Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay

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

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking experienced litigators to serve as Assistant Attorneys General in the Litigation Bureau (New York City office).

The bureau represents and defends the state of New York and its agencies, officials, and employees in civil actions and proceedings in federal and state courts involving a broad range of subject areas arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations. The bureau's cases are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory and regulatory interpretation or have significant policy and financial implications for the state.

The bureau's attorneys are assigned to sections within one of three (3) practice groups, which are organized according to specific client agency groupings:

* The Administrative and Regulatory Services Practice Group (ARSPG) is comprised of three (3) sections that principally represent the state's commercial and transportation agencies; judicial, environmental, and labor agencies; and educational agencies.

* The Health and Human Services Practice Group (HHSPG) is comprised of three (3) sections that principally represent the state's public health agencies; mental health agencies; and social services agencies.

* The Law Enforcement Practice Group (LEPG) is comprised of three (3) sections that principally represent the state's public safety agencies.

Across the three practice groups, the bureau's attorneys handle all phases of litigation from inception through trial with frequent opportunities to appear in court. In the Litigation Bureau, attorneys are generalists who handle a wide variety of cases and substantive issues including constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations enforced by their client agencies; labor and employment litigation emanating from their client agencies' role as employers;

challenges to administrative decisions and determinations made by their client agencies; and civil rights litigation, such as First Amendment retaliation, Fourth Amendment excessive force, and Fourteenth Amendment due process claims.

In addition to offering a diverse and stimulating litigation practice, attorneys experience a unique balance of both independent and collaborative work; generally manage their own cases, including development of case strategy, drafting briefs, and presenting at oral arguments; and are supported by a team of litigators that prioritizes cooperation, professional development, and teamwork. This position provides an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newer attorneys to continue developing their litigation and trial skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

* At least three (3) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience in federal and New York state courts;

* 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

* Prior complex litigation and trial experience are preferred but not required.

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.…