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Agency Attorney General, Office of the

Title Prosecutor: Office of Special Investigation Downstate - Poughkeepsie (3794)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $85594 to $182463 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 Dutchess

Street Address One Civic Center Plaza

City Poughkeepsie

State NY

Zip Code 12601

Duties Description Criminal Justice DivisionOffice of Special Investigation—Downstate Locations Assistant Attorney GeneralReference No. OSI_AAG_3794Application Deadline is July 25, 2025Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000-$2,000 in location payTo be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneysThe Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced prosecutor to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) in either Poughkeepsie, New York City, Nassau, or Suffolk. 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.

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.

Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463, plus $2,000 - $4,000 in location pay (varies depending on location). To learn more about attorney compensation, please visit the following page: ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdfAs 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 schedules.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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Name Legal Recruitment

Telephone 2124168080

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 28 Liberty St

Legal Recruitment Bureau

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on Applying Applications must be submitted online at www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:• Cover Letter: You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit. Please specify you location preference: Poughkeepsie, New York City, Suffolk, or Nassau. 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 this state.• Resume• Legal Writing Sample• Reference 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.