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Office of the New York State Attorney General · 1 day ago

Senior Attorney

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$161K/yr - $184K/yr

10+ years exp

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Environmental Protection Bureau is seeking an experienced litigator to serve as Affirmative Litigation Section Chief in Albany. This role involves managing attorneys and overseeing litigation related to environmental, public health, and energy matters.

AssociationConsultingLegal

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage attorneys and other law office professionals representing the state in environmental, public health, and energy matters in lawsuits in state and federal court

Conduct pre-litigation investigations and resolutions

Supervise affirmative environmental litigation, including contaminated site cost recovery litigation, in both state and federal courts

Lead recruitment efforts in the section and ensure compliance with office procedures

Collaborate and interact with other OAG and bureau managers on training and team initiatives

Develop and manage complex civil law enforcement investigations and litigation

Supervise a group of lawyers with diverse experience and skills

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceEnvironmental law expertiseManagement of litigation teamsResearchOral advocacy skillsWriting skillsCommitment to public serviceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

At least ten (10) years of civil litigation practice in state and federal courts including the following: writing briefs (or portions of briefs) and performing document review; experience conducting depositions or other witness examinations, appearing in court, and conducting or participating in settlement negotiations

At least three (3) years successfully managing attorneys and/or litigation teams

Excellent research, reasoning, writing, and editing skills with the ability to collaborate with others to ensure quality and accuracy in the bureau's written work product

Strong oral advocacy skills and comfortable arguing before a court

Ability to work with partner organizations to help build coalitions

Self-directed and organized with the ability to independently manage assignments, deadlines, and priorities

Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, particularly when engaging with members of the public, scientific and technical staff, expert and fact witnesses, administrative agencies, and other members of litigation teams

A demonstrated commitment to public service

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

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

Preferred

Litigation experience in clean energy, climate change, hazardous waste or other environmental or public health issues

Other complex litigation experience with a strong demonstrated interest in environmental or public health issues

Fluency in other languages

Benefits

Paid leave

Health

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly policies

A robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules