What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Support Analyst (Entry-Level Opportunity for College Graduates) position at New York State Office of the Attorney General?
Executive Division
Legal Support Analyst, Federal Initiatives – New York City
Reference No. EXEC_NYC_LSA_6372
Application Deadline is March 14, 2025
Entry-Level Opportunity for College Graduates
The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a talented candidate for a Legal Support Analyst
(LSA) position in the Executive Division in the New York City office. The LSA will join attorneys who are working on
complex investigations and litigation to protect the rights of New Yorkers. The Federal Initiatives team focuses on
federal actions, laws, and regulations that impact immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, workers’ rights, climate change,
reproductive health, healthcare and public health, economic equity, racial equity, and discrimination. The LSA may
also assist with constituent complaints that come into the Executive Division. We will consider applications from
both experienced and well-qualified entry-level applicants. Please note this is not an attorney position and LSAs do
not typically conduct legal research.
Duties:
- Assisting with and/or leading the preparation and filing of pleadings, exhibits, and other court papers;
- Proofreading motions, briefs, and other documents, including cite-checking, shepardizing, preparing tables
- Preparing complex court filings in federal court and maintaining (or developing and maintaining) a
- Assisting attorneys with preparing for witness interviews, meetings with opposing counsel, hearings, oral
- Drafting reports, subpoenas, and other written documents;
- Reviewing and organizing documents and other evidence;
- Processing documents to be turned over during discovery or in response to Freedom of Information Law
- Supporting all discovery phases, including receipt of and loading incoming productions, maintaining
- Performing research assignments and identifying and locating potential sources of relevant information,
- Analyzing large amounts of data and presenting it in a cogent manner;
- Performing administrative work, including organizing case files and network folders, providing legal and
office support, scheduling internal and external meetings, managing shared calendars, and completing
purchase orders and similar requests;
- Interview complainants and witnesses; and
- Researching complaints, preparing recommendations for next steps, and following-up with complainants as
needed.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, including self-managing
- Detail-oriented with the ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information;
- Sound judgment, must handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion;
- Comfort using technology, including a demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and
- Readiness to learn about and adapt to new changes in technology; and
- Applicants who are available to work in this position for at least two (2) years are preferred.
The annual salary for this position is $60,917 plus $3,400 in location pay. 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.
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on March 14, 2025.
- 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
- Writing Sample
- Your sample should demonstrate your ability to analyze and organize information into an effective
- If needed, please include a cover page to provide the reviewer with any relevant context or
- 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.
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 recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
Salary : $3,400
