Lateral Attorney: Criminal Prosecution/Defense Experience - Suffolk (3725) - New York State Civil Service

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Agency Attorney General, Office of the






Title Lateral Attorney: Criminal Prosecution/Defense Experience - Suffolk (3725)






Occupational Category Legal






Salary Grade NS






Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)






Salary Range From $82809 to $176665 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 Suffolk






Street Address 300 Motor Parkway










City Hauppauge






State NY






Zip Code 11788













Minimum Qualifications Qualifications: • Applicants must have at least six (6) years of criminal prosecution and/or criminal defense experience, including substantial homicide trial and investigation experience.• Excellent legal writing and research skills, along with strong organizational, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills are required. • Prior experience investigating complex cases in the grand jury is a plus.• Prior experience handling cases involving issues of causation, justification, or complex felony prosecutions is preferred.• Prior experience working with and in diverse communities and doing community outreach is also a plus.• On an as-needed basis, the availability to work outside of usual business hours and to travel outside the county of employment. 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 employment.






Duties Description Division of Criminal JusticeOffice of Special InvestigationAssistant Attorney GeneralReference No. OSI_AAG_3725Application Deadline is October 18, 2024Position Availability in New York City, Poughkeepsie, or Suffolk County The Office of the New York State Attorney General is seeking an experienced prosecutor to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) in either New York City, Poughkeepsie, or Suffolk County. OSI’s members investigate incidents throughout the state in which a police officer or a peace officer (including a corrections officer) has caused the death of a person. If warranted, OSI’s attorneys seek charges in connection with the incident and prosecute any resulting indictment. The AAG position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to join a team of experienced prosecutors, legal support staff, and detective investigators who work together to strengthen public trust in the criminal justice system. The AAG will report to OSI’s Downstate Deputy Bureau Chief.






Additional Comments As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.






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Name Legal Recruitment Unit






Telephone 2124168080






Fax






Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov




Address




Street NYS Office of the Attorney General



Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St






City New York






State NY






Zip Code 10005













Notes on Applying HOW TO APPLYApplications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website: http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. OSI_AAG_3725Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:• Cover Letter ? You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.? Specify your location preference(s): New York City, Poughkeepsie, or Suffolk County. ? 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 the OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state• Resume• Legal Writing Sample• List of three (3) references ? Only submit 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.If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment 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