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

Associate Attorney

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $178K/yr

5+ years exp

The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking litigators to serve as Assistant Attorneys General in the Judgment Enforcement Team. This role involves enforcing large-dollar judgments and maximizing the recovery of funds owed to the state through various legal strategies.

AssociationConsultingLegal

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of judgment enforcement efforts, including investigations into the existence and collectability of assets; post-judgment discovery, including depositions of judgment debtors or third parties; and proceedings to turn over assets, avoid fraudulent transfers, and to obtain recoverable assets from judgment debtors or third parties

Negotiate resolution of litigation through settlements or workout agreements

Provide advice to OAG staff and/or client agencies regarding judgment enforcement issues and advisability of collection efforts

Assist in development of training material on issues relating to judgment enforcement

Qualification

Judgment enforcementDebtor/Creditor lawLegal analysisLitigation supportCase managementLegal writingTechnology proficiencyInterpersonal communicationProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

At least five (5) years of legal experience

Experience and expertise in judgment enforcement, debtor/creditor law, and related litigation

Demonstrated ability to manage a large, complex caseload effectively

Excellent legal analysis, research, and writing 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, case management, and electronic discovery platforms

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