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Agency Attorney General, Office of the

Title Assistant Attorney General: Judgment Enforcement Team (3841)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $83594 to $178463 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 Albany

Street Address The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

Duties Description State Counsel Division Civil Recoveries Bureau – Albany Assistant Attorney General, Judgment Enforcement Team Reference No. CVB_ALB_AAG/JET_3841Application Deadline is January 16, 2025Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneysThe State Counsel Division in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking litigators to serve as Assistant Attorneys General (AAG) in the Judgment Enforcement Team (JET), located in Albany. JET is a new unit within the Civil Recoveries Bureau (CVB) that is responsible for large-dollar, complex, and high-profile judgment enforcement on behalf of all OAG bureaus. The unit’s primary objective is to enforce money judgments, with expert efficiency, and to maximize the recovery of monies owed to the state. By concentrating resources within a dedicated team, CVB will streamline the enforcement process, strengthen deterrence against misconduct, and enhance outcomes for the people of New York. To fulfill its mission, JET will take the following actions:• Apply expertise in CPLR Article 52, Debtor and Creditor Law, fraudulent conveyance claims, and all available legal avenues to accomplish its judgment enforcement objectives.• Investigate and uncover hidden assets.• Initiate, negotiate, or provide advice on post-judgment litigation necessary to seize or disgorge monies held by judgment debtors, or collaborators. • Provide litigation support and specialized expertise to other OAG bureaus.Duties: • Handle all aspects of judgment enforcement efforts, including investigations into the existence and collectability of assets; post-judgment discovery, including depositions of judgment debtors or third parties; and proceedings to turn over assets, avoid fraudulent transfers, and to obtain recoverable assets from judgment debtors or third parties.• Negotiate resolution of litigation through settlements or workout agreements.• Provide advice to OAG staff and/or client agencies regarding judgment enforcement issues and advisability of collection efforts. • Assist in development of training material on issues relating to judgment enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:• At least five (5) years of legal experience.• Experience and expertise in judgment enforcement, debtor/creditor law, and related litigation. • Demonstrated ability to manage a large, complex caseload effectively. • Excellent legal analysis, research, and writing skills. • Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills. • Comfort with and proficiency using technology to complete legal work, including knowledge of and experience with various computer, case management, and electronic discovery platforms.• Admission to the state bars of Connecticut, New Jersey, and/or Delaware is desirable, but not required. 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. 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 Unit

Telephone 2124168080

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

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 Applications must be submitted online via this link: https://lgr.ag.ny.gov/ords/f?p=136:10:::::P10\_LGR\_JOB\_ID,P10\_POSITIONTYPE,P10\_LGR\_WRITING\_SAMPLE\_IND:6758,7,YApplicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:• 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 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.