
Assistant Attorney General: Real Property Bureau (3925)
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The New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Real Property Bureau is seeking an experienced attorney for its Albany office. The bureau advises state agencies on public-land acquisition and disposition, represents the state in title, condemnation, eviction, and land-dispute matters, and handles other property-related cases statewide. The position requires travel, with an emphasis on matters and trials in Albany and Downstate courts.
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NY HELPS No
55-b/c Eligible No
Agency Attorney General, Office of the
Title Assistant Attorney General: Real Property Bureau (3925)
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $87356 to $186494 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Internship No
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address The Capitol
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Duties Description State Counsel Division Real Property Bureau—Albany Assistant Attorney General Reference No. RPB_ALB_AAG_3925Application 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/attorneysThe Real Property Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Albany office as an Assistant Attorney General. The bureau provides legal assistance to New York state agencies in connection with the acquisition and disposition of public land. Under the Eminent Domain Procedure Law, the bureau represents the state in court proceedings involving disputes over the state's title to land acquired for public use, and in actions contesting the amount of money the state is to pay in the condemnation of private property. The bureau also brings affirmative eviction proceedings pursuant to Real Property Article & Proceedings Law (“RPAPL”) Article 7 and represents the state in matters involving land disputes under RPAPL Article 15. The bureau additionally defends or prosecutes other property related cases which are venued statewide.
Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate has at least five (5) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience with knowledge of real property and eviction law. Knowledge of the eminent domain procedure law, quiet title proceedings, and encroachment proceedings are a plus. This position requires some travel throughout the state with an emphasis on handling matters and trials venued in Albany and Downstate courts.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 - $186,494. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please visit the following page:ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdfAs 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.
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Name Legal Recruitment Unit
Telephone 2124168080
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:7274,7,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 OAG’s 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.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 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.
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