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Office of the New York State Attorney General provided pay range
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Base pay range
$87,594.00/yr - $182,463.00/yr
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Salary Range: $83,594- $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay
To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys
The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking a dedicated attorney to serve in the Civil Rights Bureau in the New York City office. The bureau enforces federal, state, and local laws that protect New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, source of income, and disability. The bureau investigates and civilly prosecutes alleged patterns of unlawful discrimination in a variety of arenas, including employment, housing, education, criminal justice, voting, lending, and places of public accommodation. The bureau’s priorities include responding to unlawful and discriminatory practices in the following areas: access to education; equal employment opportunities and sexual harassment in the workplace; fair housing; fair lending and access to credit; immigrant rights; police misconduct; access by individuals with disabilities; the rights of the LGBTQ community; language access; religious rights; reproductive rights; and voting rights
. The bureau’s docket reflects its commitment to combating discrimination and its effects, ensuring equality of opportunity, and promoting inclusion across New York state. In addition to litigation, the bureau engages in significant community outreach and public education and other advocacy effort
s. Qualification
s: Applicants who have a minimum of four (4) years of post-graduate legal experience with a focus on civil litigation experience, including engaging in discovery and motion practice are preferred. However, the bureau is seeking applications from attorneys who have a wide range of skills and experience to offer. Therefore, interested attorneys who have more than the minimum years and well-qualified attorneys who have fewer than the minimum years of experience are encouraged to app
ly;Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skil
ls;Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skil
ls;Experience in affirmative state court practice, fair housing, LGBTQ rights, and/or disability rights is preferred;
andFluency in a second language is a pl
us. 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. 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 employm
ent. The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following
on.pdf 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 package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work sch
edules. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace di
versity. How
to ApplyApplications must be submitted online. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the f
ollowing: Cover Letter: You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit. Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of t
his st
ate.ResumeLegal Writ
ing SampleReference List: Submit a list of three (3) professional references; supervisory references are preferred. For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship. Include contact information and email addresses for each reference. Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the
position.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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