Trial Attorney: Defend Med Malpractice Cases for NYS (3777) Position Available In Onondaga, New York

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Title Trial Attorney:

Defend Med Malpractice Cases for NYS (3777) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Legal The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $81159 to $173265 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8:30 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Onondaga The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 300 South State Street The city where the vacancy is located. City Syracuse The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 13202 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Regional Affairs Division Syracuse Regional Office Assistant Attorney General Reference No. SYR_AAG_MM_3777

Application Deadline:

Accepted on a Rolling Basis Until Position is

Filled Salary Range:

$81, 159 – $173,265 To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Syracuse Regional Office is seeking a trial attorney to defend medical malpractice cases. The Syracuse Regional Office represents the state of New York and its agencies in the Court of Claims and its employees in state Supreme Court. The selected candidate will defend the state in medical malpractice actions, from commencement through trial, with post-trial briefs often required. We are seeking an attorney with at least four to five (4-5) years of solid medical malpractice litigation experience, including trial experience, to defend the state in medical malpractice actions from commencement through trial. Applicants must have experience working with expert witnesses, e.g., retaining and vetting as well as preparing for, taking, and defending depositions and trial testimony; the ability to read and understand medical records, and the ability to manage a large caseload. Strong lawyering skills, including motion practice, legal research, writing, analysis, negotiation, and advocacy, are also required. Candidates should also possess strong organizational skills. Medical malpractice trial experience is preferred although other civil or criminal trial experience will be considered. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications 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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $81,159 – $173,265. 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Legal Recruitment The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 2124168080 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 28 Liberty St Legal Recruitment Bureau – 120 Broadway The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10005 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Applications are being received online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys. 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 Sample
• List of three (3) references: Submit only 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.