Duties Description State Counsel Division
Civil Recoveries Bureau - Albany
Assistant Attorney General, Oil Spill Unit
Reference No. CVB/OSU_ALB_ AAG_3905
Application Deadline is September 18, 2026
Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,493
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 with judgment enforcement experience to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Oil Spill Unit of the Civil Recoveries Bureau in Albany. The Oil Spill Unit conducts civil litigation, pursuant to Article 12 of the New York Navigation Law, to recover state monies expended to remediate unlawful petroleum discharges that occur within the territorial confines of New York state. Navigation Law cost-recovery claims require review and analysis of complex Department of Environmental Conservation remediation projects. The unit's cases also involve ancillary areas of law such as real property, contracts, bankruptcy, and Surrogate's Court matters.

Duties:
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and jury trials.
• Conduct all aspects of judgment enforcement, including investigations into the existence and collectability of assets; conducting post-judgment discovery, including depositions of judgment debtors and third parties; and commencing proceedings to recover assets, set aside fraudulent transfers, and obtain assets from judgment debtors or third parties.
• Negotiate resolutions of litigation through settlements and workout agreements.
• Supervise legal assistants and support staff engaged in judgment enforcement activities.

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.

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 $87,356 - $186,493. 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.

Name Legal Recruitment Unit



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:7103,7,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.

The OAG provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you have questions regarding a position with OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about OAG, please visit our website: ag.ny.gov