
Assistant Attorney General, Rochester Regional Office (3923)
Rochester, NY · HybridFull-time$87–186K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Rochester, NY, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
The New York State Attorney General’s Rochester Regional Office seeks a litigator to represent and defend New York State, its agencies, officials, and employees in civil actions and proceedings in state and federal courts. The office handles matters across several areas of state operations and defends claims in the Court of Claims. Attorneys manage litigation from inception through trial and frequently appear in court.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
NY HELPS No
55-b/c Eligible No
Agency Attorney General, Office of the
Title Assistant Attorney General, Rochester Regional Office (3923)
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 Monroe
Street Address 144 Exchange Blvd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14614
Duties Description Regional Offices Division Rochester Regional Office Assistant Attorney General Reference No. ROC_AAG_3923Application 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 Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a litigator with experience in federal court to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Rochester Regional Office (RO). The RO engages in state counsel representation, involving the representation and defense of the state of New York and its agencies, officials, and employees in state and federal courts in civil actions and proceedings involving public employment, public health, law enforcement, corrections, state finance, insurance, taxation, mental hygiene, and other litigation matters arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations. The RO also engages in the defense of claims brought against the state of New York and its agencies in the Court of Claims. The RO offers a diverse and stimulating litigation practice with attorneys handling all phases of litigation from inception through trial and having frequent opportunities to appear in court.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience in federal and New York state courts. Applicants must be capable of handling all phases of an investigation and litigation, from commencement through trial, and must have strong writing, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and supervisory skills.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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Legal Recruitment
Telephone 2124168080
Fax
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street 28 Liberty St
Legal Recruitment Bureau
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:7256,7,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 366 open Litigation jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$87–186K/yr
- New York median$87–178K/yr44 salary ranges
- US median$99–130K/yr240 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $137K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($137K) — in the middle half of Litigation salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 58 open Litigation jobs in New York and 366 across the US. 15% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Litigation postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (286 postings).
- Education
- 161 of the 366 open Litigation jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 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.
Similar jobs, posted recently
Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.
Assistant Attorney General, Rochester Regional Office (3923)Office of the New York State Attorney General · ROCHESTER, NY (Hybrid) · $87–186K/yr
Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)New York State Civil Service · Remote · US · $70–127K/yr
Attorney (Litigation)Carr Recruiting Solutions - CNY Outsourcing Inc · Rochester, NY · $85K/yr
Global Legal Counsel - LitigationEY · Rochester, NY · $211–417K/yr
Senior CounselAvangrid Service Company · ROCHESTER, NY · $164–205K/yr
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.