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The New York State Judicial Institute is seeking a Program Director for its New York Legal Education
Opportunity Program. This program is funded by a grant which permits the hiring of a Program Director,
essential legal instructors, and staff.

The New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEO) is an intense six-week summer pre-law
school program hosted by The New York State Judicial Institute. LEO’s mission is to promote academic
success in law school for individuals historically underrepresented in the legal profession. LEO is designed
to provide minority, low-income, and economically or educationally disadvantaged college graduates with
the fundamental and practical skills necessary to succeed in law school. Students accepted to the program
are referred to as LEO Fellows.

The Program Director is responsible for directing and overseeing all facets of LEO and is vital to its
success. The Director’s responsibilities include: reviewing applications and selecting LEO Fellows; hiring
faculty and Teaching Assistants; choosing and developing courses; overseeing the mentorship program;
creating and completing evaluations of the Fellows and the LEO program; administering all academic,
extracurricular, and residential aspects of LEO; assisting LEO Fellows as appropriate with any outstanding
law school applications; providing any information required in connection with the grant funding; and
preparing an end of program report.

The academic portion of the program will focus on analyzing cases in core legal subjects and developing
legal writing skills. The extracurricular elements of the program will introduce LEO Fellows to the practice
of law and professionalism, including field trips to courts. The mentorship program will connect each LEO
Fellow to a judge or practicing lawyer who has agreed to serve as a mentor to the LEO Fellow through law
school.

Qualifications for the Program Director position include a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law
school, experience managing grant funds, general knowledge of the law school admission process, ability
to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people, excellent interpersonal, verbal and
written communication skills, and project management experience.

All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a resume and cover
letter to Leonie Stone at lmstone@nycourts.gov.

POSTING DATE: February 10, 2022

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: March 10, 2022

New hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by the date of hire, unless granted a
reasonable accommodation due to disability or religion.

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the Nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year.  OATH is seeking to hire a Supervising Special Education Hearing Officer to manage the special education impartial hearing officers (IHOs) in the administration of special education impartial due process hearings for students with disabilities, 3-21 years of age, pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The Supervising Special Education Hearing Officer will work with the Deputy Commissioner of the Division to oversee all adjudicatory activities related to the impartial hearing process for parents seeking relief pursuant to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and will serves as a senior advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of the Division on policy and legal matters. 
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has established due process procedures for use when a parent and a school district disagree about the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for a student with a disability. Such disagreements may be resolved through an impartial hearing, a formal method in which the parties present and refute evidence before a hearing officer.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Manage all pre- and post-hearing adjudicatory activities so that determinations regarding students’ services are made in a timely fashion. Monitor the activities and timeline involved in cases handled by Special Education Hearing Officers.
• Assure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the requisite notices and documentation to assure full due process rights for students with disabilities.
• Acts as a continuing training and educational resource for Special Education Hearing Officers concerning changes in federal and state laws and regulation and decisions of federal and state courts and the NYSED Office of State Review.
• Responsible for developing public-facing analyses and reports for elected officials, press outlets, families, and communities.
• Conduct hearings by remote means and in person, evaluating evidence, and maintaining administrative courtroom procedures.
• Conduct settlement conferences between parents and the New York City Department of Education.
• Issue written decisions.
• Conduct legal research regarding state and federal education laws, the IDEA, and special education programs.
• Handle special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness in ensuring that assigned matters are handled promptly.

New York State Education Department impartial hearing officer training and additional training will be provided at no cost to candidates after hiring.

Please note: Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing and must attain NYSED impartial hearing officer certification promptly upon hiring and maintain such certification for the duration of this employment.

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

1. Possess knowledge of, and the ability to understand, the provisions of federal and state law and regulations pertaining to IDEA and legal interpretations of such law and regulations by federal and state courts.
2. Demonstrated ability to manage hearing officers, judges, and/or adjudicatory staff.
3. Possess knowledge of, and the ability to conduct hearings in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice and to render and write decisions in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.

Applicant must be a City resident within 90 days of appointment.  Interested candidates should apply online via NYC Careers on the NYC.gov website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/careers/html/home/home.shtml). No telephone calls, faxes or personal inquiries please.  Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
For more information about OATH, visit us at:  www.nyc.gov/oath

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year.  OATH is seeking to hire twenty five (25) attorneys to serve as special education hearing officers in the administration of special education impartial due process hearings for students with disabilities, 3-21 years of age, pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. 
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has established due process procedures for use when a parent and a school district disagree about the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for a student with a disability.  Such disagreements may be resolved through an impartial hearing, a formal method in which the parties present and refute evidence before a hearing officer.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting hearings by remote means and in person, evaluating evidence, and maintaining administrative courtroom procedures.
• Conduct settlement conferences between parents and the New York City Department of Education.
• Issue written decisions.
• Conduct legal research regarding state and federal education laws, the IDEA, and special education programs.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness in handling assigned matters promptly.
• Handle special assignments and projects including but not limited to oral and/or written presentations.

New York State Education Department impartial hearing officer training and additional training will be provided at no cost to candidates after hiring.

Please note: Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing and must attain NYSED impartial hearing officer certification promptly upon hiring and maintain such certification for the duration of this employment.

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

• Possess knowledge of, and the ability to understand, the provisions of federal and state law and regulations pertaining to IDEA and legal interpretations of such law and regulations by federal and state courts.
• Possess knowledge of, and the ability to conduct hearings in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice and to render and write decisions in accordance with appropriate standard legal practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.

Applicant must be a City resident within 90 days of appointment.  Interested candidates should apply online via NYC Careers on the NYC.gov website (http://www.nyc.gov/html/careers/html/home/home.shtml). No telephone calls, faxes or personal inquiries please.  Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
For more information about OATH, visit us at:  www.nyc.gov/oath

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

125 Worth Street New York, NY                            Salary: 71,423.00 - $ 88,708.00 (Annual)

 
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Support the Bureau of Child Care on all legal matters regarding the implementation of Comprehensive Background Checks, including serving as an Appeals Officer.

Represent the Department in hearings before the OATH Hearing Division. Draft and file appeals of OATH Hearings Division decisions and responds to respondents appeals.

Advise the Bureau of Child Care on enforcing all applicable laws and regulations. Draft policies procedures and guidance documents. Train program staff as needed.

Review and analyze Office of Administrative Trails and Hearings (OATH) Hearings Division decisions and appellate ruling develop and recommend strategies to improve adjudication outcomes.

Draft, revise and review agency regulations or legal guidance documents as needed to promote public health working collaboratively with unit, program division and General Counsel staff.

Represent agency in negotiating with regulated people or entities. Draft violations, orders, settlement agreements and other legal documents issued to regulated people or entities.

Train inspectors and staff to appear effectively at hearings; Support, use remote participation at OATH hearings; Identify successful training and appearance models and replicate across the Division as appropriate.

Support, coordinate, or lead legal research into equity and climate review of the Health Code, as well as investigation of similar efforts in other jurisdictions.

The Department of Correction is currently inviting Attorneys to submit their application for review in order to be interviewed for prospective job opportunities within it’s Trials & Litigation Division.  

What it means to be an Attorney within the Trials & Litigation Unit:

• Ensure the integrity and accountability of the uniformed members of the Department
• Develop your trial litigation skills in a courtroom setting
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of individuals
• Be an agent of change with the criminal justice system
• Consistent opportunities for advancement within the unit

For more information kindly have applicants click on the link below and type into the search bar Job ID# 497631:

https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov

ASSISTANT  DISTRICT ATTORNEY
ROCKLAND COUNTY DISTRICTATTORNEY'SOFFICE

The County of Rockland is seeking a candidate to perform professional and legal work of a complex 
nature involving the responsibility for representing the people in criminal court cases and in the 
performance  of other legal work.  General supervision is received from the District Attorney 
and/or a higher-level Assistant District Attorney.  The work requires the incumbent to be on call 
at night and on weekends.  Does related work as required.

Candidates must  possess good knowledge of  criminal law and court procedures;  ability to perform 
legal research and prepares written documents (e.g. briefs); ability to express arguments  of the 
law by written and spoken word; ability to deal effectively with people.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a license to practice law in the State of New York or formal 
approval under the Rules of  the Court of Appeals, Part 520.9 (e) (3), to practice law in New York 
State.  Approval under the latter is for an 18-month period only.

NOTE:  Must provide a current certificate of goodstanding.

SPECIALREQUIREMENT: License to practice law in the State of New York must be maintared throughout 
the course of employment in this title.

Please email resume to: bulusanc@rocklandda.org
 

Application Deadline is November 19, 2021

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced litigator and manager to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief of the Health and Human Services Practice Group in the New York City Litigation Bureau.

The Bureau represents the State of New York and its agencies and officers in federal and state courts in civil actions and proceedings involving civil rights, education, social services, public employment, public health, law enforcement, corrections, state finance, insurance, taxation, and other litigation matters arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations. The Bureau’s cases are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory and regulatory interpretation, and have significant policy and financial implications for the State. The Bureau offers a diverse and stimulating litigation practice with attorneys handling all phases of litigation from inception through trial and having frequent opportunities to appear in court.

The Deputy Bureau Chief will assist the Bureau Chief in the management and supervision of the Health and Human Service Practice Group’s extensive federal and state court litigation docket. The Practice Group is comprised of three (3) Sections of attorneys and support staff that principally represent and defend: (1) the State’s public health agencies including, among others, the Department of Health, Office of the Medical Inspector General, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, and Office of Professional Discipline; (2) the State’s mental health agencies including, among others, the Office of Mental Health, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, and the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; and (3) the State’s social service agencies including, among others, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Department of Health, and Office of Children and Family Services.

The Practice Group’s attorneys and support staff handle a wide variety of cases and substantive issues including constitutional challenges to statutes enforced or regulations promulgated by their client agencies; labor and employment litigation emanating from their client agencies’ role as employers; challenges to administrative decisions and determinations made by their client agencies under state law; and civil rights litigation, such as First Amendment retaliation, Fourth Amendment excessive force or Fourteenth Amendment due process claims, generated from their client agencies’ core functions.

The Deputy Bureau Chief will report to the Bureau Chief, and work closely with the Practice Group’s Section Chiefs and Deputy Section Chiefs in supervising the work of approximately thirty (30) attorneys and support staff. Among other assigned tasks, the Deputy Bureau Chief’s duties and responsibilities will also include:

• Serving as lead attorney on, or otherwise closely supervising, litigation matters that are of heightened importance to the State of New York;
• Reviewing and assigning incoming litigation matters, including emergency applications for judicial relief;
• Drafting and/or editing pleadings, briefs and other court submissions;
• Evaluating and making recommendations on representation and settlement issues; and
• Regularly providing advice, training, and support to the Bureau’s attorneys and support staff.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• At least ten (10) years of civil litigation experience in federal and New York state courts, including some trial and/or complex litigation experience;
• At least three (3) years of experience managing attorneys and/or complex litigation matters;
• Superb legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills;
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills; and
• Excellent technological skills, including knowledge of and experience with various computer software programs and case management and electronic discovery platforms.

Due to the nature of the litigation matters that will be supervised by the Deputy Bureau Chief, preferred candidates should also possess the following additional qualifications:

• Significant prior civil jury trial experience in federal and New York state courts;
• Prior experience litigating, preferably through to trial, Section 1983 civil rights and employment litigation matters;
• Prior experience litigating emergency applications for judicial relief, such as temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, including handling preliminary injunction hearings;
• Prior class action litigation experience, including experience with class certification motions and related issues; and
• Prior experience analyzing and resolving complex conflict of interest, representation and indemnification issues.

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. Admission to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York is preferred. 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.

The salary for this position is $155,733 + $3026 in location pay. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received via email. To apply, please submit your complete application, including each of the items identified below, to recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Applications must be received by Friday, November 19 to ensure consideration. Applicants must indicate both the position title and reference code (Deputy Bureau Chief, LIT_NYC_DBC_HHSPG_3398) in their cover letter and email subject line.

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay or may preclude the consideration of your application.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter
  • You may address to Legal Recruitment.
  • Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• A trial court memorandum of law is preferred.
• List of three (3) references
  • Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
  • Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
  • Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
  • Please note, 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 you 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: ag.ny.gov

Fellow | Homeowner Stability Project

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) seeks an attorney committed to expanding access to justice to join us as a Fellow supporting our Homeowner Stability Project (HSP), an innovative initiative that combats poverty and homelessness by assisting New Yorkers of low to moderate income in foreclosure, title correction, and other housing stability matters.  CBJC provides high-quality, free civil legal services benefiting nearly 25,000 New Yorkers each year who lack resources to hire private counsel. With a staff of about 30, CBJC also relies on partnerships with law firms, corporate legal departments, the courts, the City Bar, and other stakeholders. In 2020-21, roughly 2,000 pro bono attorneys donated services to support client work drawn from CBJC’s dozen civil legal services projects. 

The HSP Fellow’s areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Working under the supervision of HSP’s project director and in collaboration with HSP’s project coordinator to assist homeowners throughout New York City who face housing instability, with a particular focus on homeowners who identify as Black, of color, elders, or LGBTQ+, and other New Yorkers struggling with poverty and other systemic socioeconomic barriers, and to support HSP’s goals of keeping individuals and families in place and neighborhoods and communities intact while addressing the inequities of discriminatory historic and current lending and property law practices.
• Screening a high volume of cases; interviewing and recording data on potential clients; and assessing, investigating and researching incoming matters, land and title records, and relevant case law.
• Providing brief legal advice as well as full representation in both litigation and transactional matters as assigned by the project director, including by preparing briefs, motion papers, deeds, and other legal documents, and appearing at hearings and conferences in New York Supreme and Surrogate’s Courts and Federal Court.
• Assisting the project director in placing HSP cases with volunteers, providing training and ongoing support to volunteers, and managing HSP’s outreach efforts which include legal partnerships, community group collaboration, and intern recruitment and supervision.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be New York bar member in good standing with at least 1 year of work experience related to law, including relevant internships. Secondary language skills are a plus but not required.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with superb judgment, a culturally sensitive communication and client counseling style, and a capacity to multi-task who is creative, thoughtful, and tech savvy, and can demonstrate a commitment to pro bono, serving those who struggle with a lack of resources, and advancing racial equity.
• Excellent writing and editing, research, oral communication, and organizational/project management skills; ability to work both independently and with others, and to effectively supervise volunteers, interns, and legal assistants.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to effectively learn and use legal database and other platforms.
• We seek candidates who can make at least a one year commitment to this fellowship, which is supported by a renewable grant.

The City Bar Justice Center has implemented a hybrid work environment consistent with public health guidelines. While the hybrid schedule remains subject to review and revision, candidates for this position will be expected to work out of our main offices located in the City Bar building in midtown Manhattan roughly 50% of the time and remotely for the balance of time. The City Bar requires all employees, including this position, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter our building. Additional information about this policy is available via Human Resources.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Salary for this position is based on experience and competitive for the public interest legal services sector. The New York City Bar Association provides a competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off, choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts, among others.

To apply: Please send a cover letter explaining your interest, a resume, and three professional business references via email to humanresources@nycbar.org with HSP Fellow in the subject line. This is a newly funded position available as soon as the chosen candidate is able to begin work with us.

The City Bar Justice Center is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we particularly encourage applications from candidates belonging to communities historically under-represented in the legal profession. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law. With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, the organization will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs; disability; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: LATIN AMERICA POLICY OFFICER

The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice

The Vance Center advances global justice by engaging lawyers across borders to support civil society and an ethically active legal profession. A unique collaboration of international lawyers catalyzing public interest innovation, we bring together leading law firms and other partners worldwide to pioneer international justice initiatives, provide pro bono legal representation to social justice NGOs, and strengthen the ethical practices of the legal profession.

With a staff of 9 lawyers and 2 other professionals, the Vance Center operates various programs (1) providing pro bono representation, in partnership with more than 170 law firms worldwide, to civil society and international organizations in the areas of the environment, human rights, and good governance, and (2) promoting diversity, pro bono practice, ethics, and public interest law education, particularly in the Latin American and sub-Saharan African legal professions. For more information: https://www.vancecenter.org/

The Position

The Latin America Policy Officer will report to the Vance Center Latin America Policy Director and primarily work on a project to support judicial Independence in Central America & the Caribbean. The Officer will also support the programmatic work of the Latin America Policy Director in the initiatives of the Lawyers Council for Civil and Economic Rights focusing in anti-corruption efforts.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Latin America Policy Officer will include, but not be limited to:

• Conduct research, draft, review and edit reports and analysis on international and domestic laws and background papers on countries in Latin America;
• Draft  narrative programmatic reports to grant makers;
• Plan, organize, and participate in virtual and in-person events, in the United States and abroad;
• Establish, develop, and maintain professional relationships with clients, particularly judges’ organizations in Latin America;
• Collaborate on pro bono projects and otherwise assist in coordinating and managing the projects;
• Draft materials for publication on the Program’s activities, cases, or current events;
• Participate in Vance Center team meetings and initiatives;
• Undertake specific administrative duties related to the Program

Qualifications

• J.D. or LLM from U.S. law school. Degree from non-U.S. law school required in absence of U.S. J.D.;
• Previous employment (minimum 1 year) in civil society organizations, law firm, pro bono legal clearinghouse, or similar organization in the U.S. or in Latin America;
• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish. Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong external relationship building with persuasive communication abilities
• Well-developed understanding of political and socio-economic conditions and current issues regionally and nationally in Latin America. Knowledge  of  the  challenges  related  to  judicial  independence  and  integrity strongly  preferred;
• Ability to gather, synthesize, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative data in various formats and genres, with excellent writing skills;
• Careful attention to detail, accuracy, and schedule;
• Willingness and ability to travel to Latin America and other locations;
• Facility with collaborating with colleagues and others in formal and informal groups;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work quickly and well under pressure, to manage multiple tasks, and to meet tight deadlines
• Strong digital technology knowledge and skills
• Authorization to work in the United States; we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Please note that this position will likely involve some in-office work, and the employers’ policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated before entering the building.

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation will be $55,000 a year. The employer provides a competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays, day off for volunteer work, extra time off in summer), choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and employee discounts, among others.

Application instructions:

Applications will be considered when received, until a qualified candidate is hired. To apply, please email a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three references to vancejobs@nycbar.org . In the subject line please write "Latin America Policy Officer". No phone calls please.

The Vance Center is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law. With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.

Application Deadline is October 29, 2021

The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a highly experienced litigator to serve as a Special Litigation Counsel in the New York City Litigation Bureau. The Bureau represents and defends the State of New York and its agencies, officials and employees in federal and state courts in civil actions and proceedings involving civil rights, education, social services, public employment, public health, law enforcement, corrections, state finance, insurance, taxation, and other litigation matters arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations.

The Special Litigation Counsel will act as lead attorney on, or closely supervise, federal and state litigation that is of heightened importance to the State of New York, including litigation matters brought against the State’s elected officials such as the Governor, State Comptroller and members of the State Senate and State Assembly. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Handling and/or supervising significant and/or complex civil litigation from complaint through trial;
• Overseeing discovery, as needed;
• Drafting and editing written work product;
• Representing clients and State agencies in state and federal court at pretrial motions, preliminary injunction hearings, oral arguments, and trials;
• Negotiating and evaluating settlements;
• Providing advice and mentoring attorneys on a variety of topics; and
• Performing non-litigating assignments and special projects as well as other duties, as assigned.

Litigation matters handled by the Special Litigation Counsel are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory and regulatory interpretation, and generally have significant policy and financial implications for the State.

Suitable candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• At least ten (10) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience in federal and New York state courts, with a focus on the handling of complex litigation;
• Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Comfort with and experience using technology to complete legal work, including knowledge of and experience with various computer software programs and case management and electronic discovery platforms; and
• Enjoys working with and assisting a large group of attorneys.

Due to the nature of the litigation matters handled by the Special Litigation Counsel, the following qualifications are also preferred:

• Significant prior civil jury trial experience in federal and New York state courts;
• Prior experience litigating Section 1983 civil rights matters; and
• Prior experience litigating emergency applications for judicial relief, such as temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, including handling preliminary injunction hearings.

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. 

OAG employees serve more than 20 million state residents 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. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of full vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you will be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results at a frequency determined by the agency. The agency will consider religious and reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact recruitment@ag.ny.gov

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please click on the following link:  LIT_NYC_AAG/SLC_3389

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on October 29, 2021.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter
  • You may address to Legal Recruitment.
  • Indicate why are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate.
• Resume
• Writing Sample
  • A trial court memorandum of law is preferred.
• List of three (3) references
  • Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
  • Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
  • Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you 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: ag.ny.gov