Job Description
Division of Social Justice
Charities Bureau, Trusts & Estates Section – New York City
Reference No. CHA/T&E_NYC_AAG_3717
Application Deadline is September 27, 2024
The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Charities Bureau is seeking an experienced litigator to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Trusts & Estates Section in the New York City office. Candidates with trial experience and knowledge of trusts and estates practice are preferred. The Trusts & Estates Section represents the Attorney General as the statutory representative of the ultimate beneficiaries of charitable gifts and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust instruments. The Charities Bureau also appears in estate proceedings involving unknown heirs or beneficiaries and represents the interests of the State Comptroller in withdrawal proceedings brought by claimants seeking to withdraw funds on deposit with the Comptroller’s Abandoned Property Fund. The Assistant Attorney General hired for this position will be handling the representation of the Office of the State Comptroller on Abandoned Property Fund matters in the Surrogate’s and Supreme Courts in the First and Second Judicial Departments.
Duties:
· Represent the Office of the State Comptroller in withdrawal proceedings in the Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court, including kinship hearings and other court appearances in connection with these proceedings.
· Represent the interests of the ultimate charitable beneficiaries in Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests, including contested probate and accounting proceedings.
· Review fiduciary accountings for estates and trusts with charitable interests.
· Conduct depositions and discovery in litigated matters.
Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in civil litigation matters. Candidates with trial experience and knowledge of trusts and estates are preferred. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of New York State Supreme Court practice and experience handling contested court proceedings. Excellent writing skills are also 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 attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.
As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online. To apply, please click the following link: CHA/T&E_NYC_AAG_3717
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on September 27, 2024.
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.
- 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 Bureau’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
· Resume
· Legal Writing Sample
· List of three (3) references
- Only submit 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.
If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or 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: www.ag.ny.gov
As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations and its natural resources. In fulfilling the duties of the State’s chief legal counsel, the Attorney General not only advises the Executive branch of State government, but also defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State.
The Attorney General serves all New Yorkers in numerous matters affecting their daily lives.The Attorney General's Office is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the State.
The Attorney General's authority also includes the activities and investigations of the State Organized Crime Task Force and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. While the Attorney General acts independently of the Governor, the Governor or a state agency may request the Attorney General to undertake specific criminal investigations and prosecutions.
The legal functions of the Department of Law are divided primarily into five major divisions: Appeals and Opinions, State Counsel, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice and Social Justice.
Over 1,800 employees, including over 700 attorneys, as well as forensic accountants, legal assistants, scientists, investigators, and support staff, serve in the Office of the Attorney General in many locations across New York State.