Suitable candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience in federal and New York state courts, with a focus on complex litigation;
• Prior experience with complex, multi-party litigation, including participating in trials and/or evidentiary hearings, managing experts and electronic discovery, and dispositive motion practice is strongly preferred;
• 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 group of attorneys.

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 attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Duties Description

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced, trial-ready litigator to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Executive Division. The AAG will focus on complex investigations and civil enforcement actions to end and remediate practices that harm the public, including matters that relate to the opioid crisis and firearms. This position will report to the Special Counsel for the Executive Division and be located at the New York City office.

The AAG will assist with the prosecution of cases that are of heightened importance to the State of New York and the OAG from commencement to trial. Litigation matters handled by the AAG will often be 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. The AAG role offers a unique balance of independent and collaborative work, wherein the AAG will assist with the development of case strategy, draft briefings and make arguments while working with and supporting a team of litigators that prioritizes cooperation, professional development and teamwork.



REF, through Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law (the “Martin Act”) and governing regulations, regulates the public offer and sale of real estate securities, including cooperative interests in realty such as cooperatives, condominiums, timeshares, homeowners associations, and syndications. The Martin Act requires sponsors (or developers) of cooperative interests in realty to submit a prospectus or offering plan to REF before offering or selling any units or apartments to the public. REF also regulates the conversion of rental buildings to condominiums or cooperatives as well as affordable housing developments that include the offer of cooperative interests in realty.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviewing a large docket of offering plans and amendments related to cooperative interests in realty, including complex conversion plans for occupied buildings and affordable housing offerings;
• Reviewing applications for regulatory exemptions, including those related to out-of-state offerings and homeowners association offerings;
• Interacting on a regular basis with attorneys for other government agencies and real estate developers, including drafting and issuing detailed written letters concerning statutory and regulatory compliance;
• Assisting with developing policy, regulations, and legislative initiatives;
• Coordinating with REF enforcement attorneys on investigations related to violations of the Martin Act (this position does not involve litigation); and
• Drafting Assurances of Discontinuance related to Martin Act violations.

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