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Assistant Attorney General, Rochester Regional Office (3923)

New York State Civil Service

Rochester, NY · HybridFull-time$87–186K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$87–186K/yr
Location
Rochester, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York Bar Admission

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

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Federal Court LitigationNew York State Court LitigationInvestigationWritingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiationSupervisory Skills

Qualifications

Three Years Litigation ExperienceNew York Bar AdmissionU.S. CitizenshipNew York State ResidencyTwo-Year Commitment

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

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.

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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.
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.

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