Legal Support Analyst: Assist Federal Initiatives Team (6372)

Duties Description Executive Division

Legal Support Analyst, Federal Initiatives - New York City

Reference No. EXEC_NYC_LSA_6372

Application Deadline : March 14, 2025

Salary is $60,917 $3,400 in location pay

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

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 of contents and tables of authorities, and all aspects of document formatting;
• Preparing complex court filings in federal court and maintaining (or developing and maintaining) a knowledge of procedures and requirements;
• Assisting attorneys with preparing for witness interviews, meetings with opposing counsel, hearings, oral arguments, trials, and other court proceedings;
• 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 (FOIL) requests and preparing demonstrative exhibits;
• Supporting all discovery phases, including receipt of and loading incoming productions, maintaining production logs, document review, and depositions;
• Performing research assignments and identifying and locating potential sources of relevant information, including creative use of search engines, social media, law enforcement databases, and open-source data;
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications :

Additional Comments 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Legal Recruitment Bureau

Telephone 212-416-8080

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

28 Liberty

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on Applying HOW TO APPLY :

Applications must be submitted online at ag.ny.gov / job-postings / other. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following :

Salary : $60,917