Attorney/Litigator: Civil Recoveries’ Oil Spill Unit (3858)

State Counsel Division

Civil Recoveries Bureau – Albany

Assistant Attorney General

Reference No. CVB/OSU_ALB_ AAG_3858

Application Deadline is April 10, 2026

Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The State Counsel Division in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a litigator to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Oil Spill Unit (OSU) of the Civil Recoveries Bureau in Albany. The OSU conducts civil litigation pursuant to Article 12 of the New York Navigation Law to recover state monies expended to clean up petroleum spills throughout New York state. Navigation Law cost-recovery claims require review and analysis of complex remediation projects, directed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The unit’s cases also involve ancillary areas of law such as real property, bankruptcy, and Surrogate’s Court matters.

The selected attorney will be responsible for handling all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and jury trials. The ideal candidate will also have judgment enforcement experience. Candidates for this position must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as well as excellent legal analysis and writing skills and experience handling litigation, through trial, in New York state courts.

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.

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.pdf

As 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.

How to Apply

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:6895,7,Y

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 OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.
• Resume
• Legal Writing Samples: Please provide at least two writing samples that you believe best demonstrate your legal writing and analytical abilities, memoranda of law or appellate briefs are preferred. Please upload these as one document in the field that is provided.
• Reference List: Submit a list of three (3) 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.