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Attorney in Albany, NY

Office of the New York State Attorney General Nov 12,2018 Oct 10,2018 Location USA Albany NY
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Division of Social Justice Environmental Protection Bureau Assistant Attorney General – New York City Reference No. EPB_AAG_NYC_3178 The Environmental Protection Bureau in the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced litigator to serve in its Affirmative Litigation Section for the New York City office. This position would involve representing the State on energy, environmental, and public health matters in litigation before federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies. The Affirmative Litigation Section enforces state and federal environmental laws that protect New Yorkers’ rights to clean air, clean water, and safe and healthy communities, and conducts investigations into violations of those laws. Some of the more recent matters handled by the Bureau include litigation regarding federal rollbacks and delays of regulations addressing climate change, the disposal of hazardous debris from New York City construction sites in a public park in a low-income minority community on Long Island, and protections for farmworkers and their families from pesticide poisoning and investigations into environmental health areas, such as toys containing lead and lead paint in residential buildings. The Bureau also defends state agencies alleged to have violated environmental laws, including the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Lawyers from the Bureau also appear frequently in state and federal courts. Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience litigating in federal and state courts and/or before administrative agencies, including motion practice, discovery, oral arguments, and settlements. Experience litigating environmental and energy cases and knowledge of state and federal environmental statutes is not required. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and have the ability to develop and complete litigation and policy initiatives and filings in a timely manner. Ideal candidates will have litigated affirmative and/or defensive cases and have experience synthesizing information and building cases concerning public policy. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a commitment to public service and the ability to work well with members of the public, scientific and technical staff, expert and fact witnesses, administrative agencies, and other members of a litigation team. Applicants should also describe any experience with electronic discovery and trial preparation platforms. Applicants must reside (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.HOW TO APPLY Applications are being received online. To apply, please click on this link: applicants will be taken to the online application page for this position. EPB_AAG_NYC_3178; Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following: • • • • Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment) Resume List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses Writing Sample Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application. If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080. For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov

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