Assistant Attorney General, Syracuse Regional Office (3924)
Office of the New York State Attorney General
SYRACUSE, NY · HybridFull-time$87–186K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Office of the New York State Attorney General seeks an experienced litigator for its Syracuse Regional Office. The attorney will represent the state, its agencies, and officers in federal and state court litigation, handling cases from commencement through trial. Applicants must have at least three years of litigation experience, trial experience, New York bar admission, and U.S. citizenship. Personal injury experience and familiarity with federal court practice or civil rights claims are preferred.
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Regional Offices DivisionSyracuse Regional OfficeAssistant Attorney GeneralReference No. SYR_AAG_3924Application Deadline is November 20, 2026Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,494 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 (OAG) is seeking an experienced litigator to work in its Syracuse Regional Office. The Regional Office represents the state, its agencies, and officers in a wide range of federal and state court litigation, affirmative and defensive. The selected attorney will handle all phases of litigation from commencement through trial. Applicants must have at least three (3) years of litigation experience. Trial experience is required, and personal injury experience is a plus. Familiarity with federal court practice and/or civil rights claims is also a plus. Applicants must have strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Availability for periodic travel in New York state is also required.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 attorneys in the OAG 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 $87,356 - $186,494. 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 ApplyApplications 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:7257,7,YApplicants 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 OAGs ability to better serve the diverse population of this state. Resume Legal Writing Sample Reference List: Submit a list of three (3) 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. 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
How this job compares
Set against the 466 open Litigation Attorney jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$87–186K/yr
- New York median$88–186K/yr33 salary ranges
- US median$123–197K/yr291 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $137K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($137K) — in the middle half of Litigation Attorney salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 44 open Litigation Attorney jobs in New York and 466 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Office of the New York State Attorney General (this employer)7 open
- Robert Half Legal7 open
- New York State Civil Service4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Litigation Attorney postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (369 postings).
- Education
- 290 of the 466 open Litigation Attorney jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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