Associate Attorney

Reference No. NAS_AAG_3900 | Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

About the role

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a litigator to serve in the Nassau Regional Office (RO) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). This position primarily involves development and litigation of affirmative proceedings in areas such as consumer protection, civil rights, and social justice, as well as state counsel functions. The AAG will represent the state, its agencies, and officers in a wide range of civil litigation pending in state courts.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of investigations and litigation from commencement through trial
• Strategic planning, issuing subpoenas, and conducting depositions
• Drafting commencement documents and negotiating settlements
• Conducting trials

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in New York state
• Reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state
• Citizen of the United States (required by Public Officers Law)
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience (preferred)
• Two (2) year commitment upon being hired

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical abilities
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
• Supervisory experience

Pay

Salary range: $87,356–$186,493 plus $4,000 in location pay. Learn more about attorney compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Family-friendly policies
• Robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with options such as telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules