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Attorney General, Office of the

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description State Counsel DivisionLitigation Bureau – New York CitySpecial Litigation CounselReference No. LIT_NYC_SLC_3821Application Deadline is October 10, 2025Salary Range: $83,594- $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay 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 an experienced litigator to serve as a Special Litigation Counsel in the Litigation Bureau (New York City office).The bureau represents and defends the state of New York and its agencies, officials, and employees in civil actions and proceedings in federal and state courts involving a range of subject areas arising out of state legislation, regulations, and operations. The Special Litigation Counsel will act as lead attorney on, or closely supervise, federal and state litigation that is of heightened importance to the state of New York, including litigation matters brought against the state’s elected officials such as the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, and members of the State Senate and State Assembly, as well as challenges to the state’s election laws. Litigation matters handled by the Special Litigation Counsel are often high profile, frequently present complex questions of constitutional law and statutory and regulatory interpretation, and generally have significant policy and financial implications for the state. This role offers a unique balance of independent and collaborative work, wherein attorneys generally manage their own cases, including development of case strategy, drafting briefs and making arguments, while at the same time being supported by a team of litigators that prioritizes cooperation, professional development, and teamwork. The Special Litigation Counsel will report to the Bureau Chief and/or Deputy Bureau Chiefs.Duties: • Serving as lead attorney on significant and/or complex civil litigation from inception through trial. • Representing clients and state agencies in state and federal court at temporary restraining order and/or preliminary injunction hearings, oral arguments, and trials. • Drafting and editing written work product, including pleadings, discovery, and motion papers.• Evaluating and making recommendations on representation issues.• Evaluating, making recommendations on, and negotiating proposed settlements.• Providing advice and mentoring the bureau’s attorneys on a variety of litigation topics. • Performing non-litigation assignments and special projects, as well as other duties as assigned.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • At least ten (10) years of post-graduate civil litigation experience in federal and New York state courts, with a focus on the handling of complex litigation. • Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills. • Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills. • Comfort with and prior experience using technology to complete legal work, including knowledge of and experience with various computer software programs and case management and electronic discovery platforms. • Enjoy working with and assisting a large group of attorneys. Preferred Qualifications: • Significant prior civil jury trial experience in federal and New York state courts.• Prior experience litigating Section 1983 civil rights matters.• Prior experience litigating emergency applications for judicial relief, such as temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, including handling preliminary injunction hearings.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. Prior admission, or eligibility for admission, to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York is also required for this position. 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.
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Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463 plus $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about attorney 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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Special Litigation Counsel: Lead Attorney, Defend NYS (3821)

O'Hagan Meyer

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  O'Hagan Meyer is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least two years of experience in commercial or general liability litigation to join its Philadelphia office in assisting with their New York casework. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients. Experience in mass torts, class actions and professional liability defense is a plus.
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  O'Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Associate Attorney

Bonham Solutions

<p>A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its New York City office. This position is ideal for an attorney with strong experience in commercial disputes, with a particular focus on construction-related matters. The role offers the opportunity to handle complex, high-stakes cases for a broad client base while working within a highly regarded national platform. Candidates must have at least 4 years of commercial litigation experience to be considered for this opportunity.</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Represent clients in all phases of commercial litigation, with emphasis on construction-related disputes, including contract claims, delay and defect cases, and payment issues.</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.</li><li>Manage depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.</li><li>Advise clients on risk management and dispute resolution strategies related to construction and commercial contracts.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive client service.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in New York.</li><li>Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial litigation, with significant exposure to construction law matters preferred.</li><li>Strong drafting, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.</li><li>Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively as part of a larger litigation team.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional excellence.</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious national law firm with deep resources, a strong client base, and a reputation for handling complex commercial and construction disputes.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Litigation Attorney

Robert Half

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  This Manhattan-based litigation boutique is known for taking on impactful cases against powerful institutions, with a focus on ethics-driven advocacy. The firm handles high-profile matters involving preservation, environmental and land use law, disability rights, insurance, and commercial litigation. Attorneys enjoy meaningful, high-stakes work, competitive compensation, and a balanced work-life culture. The firm&rsquo;s cases are regularly featured in major media outlets such as
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  We are seeking an experienced, New York-barred Commercial Litigation Attorney with at least four years of litigation experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to practice high-level, impactful litigation while contributing to a mission-driven legal team.
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   Independently manage a diverse caseload through all stages of litigation.
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   Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal opinions.
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Commercial Litigation Attorney

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

<div><p>Sheppard Mullin is seeking a Construction Litigation Staff Attorney in New York to support the firm&rsquo;s growing construction practice.</p><div></div><p><br>
The Construction Litigation Staff Attorney will handle an array of discovery-related legal work, as well as assistance with legal research, motion practice and trial/arbitration preparation, for cases involving breaches of contracts, delays, defects and suretyship on construction projects. The discovery-related work includes drafting discovery demands and responses to discovery demands, reviewing documents to identify relevance based on the communicated requirements, accurately noting instances of privilege and coding documents appropriately on review databases, creating redaction and privilege logs and assisting with deposition preparation.</p><div></div><p><br>
This is a perfect opportunity for candidates looking to work at an AmLaw 50 law firm, with an excellent, nationally recognized construction practice, and great teammates and mentors, but with lower billable hours requirements and more flexibility than a traditional partner-track position. This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits.</p><div></div><p><br>
Sheppard Mullin is home to over 1,000 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our construction team represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and construction lenders in all stages of construction projects, and offer a one-stop shop, advising clients from project inception to conclusion. Whether negotiating contracts or prosecuting and defending high-stakes disputes, we partner with our clients to realize their project goals.</p><div></div><p><br>
We have maintained construction as a core practice with a large team of attorneys dedicated to meeting the global needs of our clients and we are proud to assist our clients with projects that range from the first major investment of a growing business to some of the largest and most sophisticated projects in the world.</p><p></p><p><br>
 The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:</p><ul><li>
At least 3 years of commercial litigation experience</li><li>
Construction law experience is preferred</li><li>
Taking ownership of projects and working effectively as a member of a team</li><li>
Excellent verbal communication, writing, research, and analytical skills
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</div><div></div><div>Candidates must be admitted to the New York bar. Resume, law school transcript, and cover letter are required to apply.</div><br>
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<p></p><p><i>The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.</i></p><br>
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Construction Litigation Staff Attorney (New York)

Brand & Tapply, LLC

<p>Brand &amp; Tapply, LLC is a nationally-recognized insurance defense firm. Specializing in tort litigation, insurance fraud investigation and fraud litigation, Brand &amp; Tapply, LLC is seeking a full-time, remote NY-barred attorney available to handle cases and appear, if/when necessary, throughout NY though mainly in NYC. Submit resume to apply.</p><p>Brand &amp; Tapply, LLC offers full-time employees a benefits package, including medical coverage, 401(k)/employer matching, life insurance/LTD/D&amp;D. Potential for annual bonus. Salary CWE.</p><p>About Brand &amp; Tapply, LLC:</p><p>Brand &amp; Tapply, LLC provides quality legal services to its insurance clientele throughout the US and have extensive experience investigating claims, prosecuting fraud and defending insurers and their insureds in all areas of insurance law, including commercial and personal automobile, property and casualty, subrogation, products liability, and municipal law. In addition, Brand &amp; Tapply, LLC's practice concentrates on first-party coverage, fraud investigation and litigation, lawsuits involving allegations of bad faith and unfair claims handling practices, personal injury defense, personal injury protection (PIP) litigation, declaratory judgment actions, and civil recovery suits against medical providers, auto body shops, towing facilities, and others.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $87,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Attorney (remote) - NY-barred

Neighborhood Defender Service

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEFENDER SERVICE OF HARLEM (NDS)</b> is a community-based, client-centered, holistic public defense office located in Harlem, providing criminal, civil, and family representation. NDS Clients are represented by multidisciplinary teams. NDS is accepting applications for the position of <b>Trial and Special Litigation Supervisor with the Criminal Defense Practice.</b></div><div></div><div><br>
The Criminal Defense Practice at NDS represents residents of Northern Manhattan who are charged with crimes and cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Clients are represented by teams composed of lawyers, investigators, social workers, client advocates, and team administrators. NDS also provides pre-arrest representation to clients under threat of arrest. NDS adheres to a client-centered approach to representation that emphasizes a heightened responsiveness to clients&rsquo; needs prior to arrest, while a case is pending, and after the case concludes. NDS is committed to addressing the comprehensive legal and social service needs of clients.
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<ul><li>Embrace NDS&rsquo; philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence.</li><li>
In collaboration with other supervisors, oversee the supervision of attorneys litigating hearings and trials, including establishing best practices for preparation and co-counseling;</li><li>
Establish and maintain systems for ensuring equity of opportunities for second-seating, other litigation, and trial skills trainings;</li><li>
Organize internal trainings on trial and courtroom litigation skills and facilitate external training opportunities;</li><li>
Supervise attorneys in special litigation roles, including the Special Litigation Attorney, Bail and Decarceration Attorney, and Forensic Specialist; including substantive litigation and issue supervision, as well as administrative tasks such as time off and timecard approval;</li><li>
Facilitate collaboration of special litigation attorneys with policy, outreach, data specialist and other staff;</li><li>
Assist with supervision of arraignments;</li><li>
Provide vigorous direct representation with energy and enthusiasm to residents of Northern Manhattan in Manhattan&rsquo;s criminal courts through a partial caseload of criminal cases.</li></ul>
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The ideal candidate:</div><ul><li>
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, social justice issues and the Harlem communities.</li><li>
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to holistic and client-centered defense.</li><li>
Must show respect for and patience with clients and colleagues.</li><li>
Must be comfortable providing and receiving feedback and critique in a constructive manner.</li><li>
Must have at least 10 years of experience representing clients in criminal cases and significant experience litigating jury trials;</li><li>
Must have experience cross examining expert witnesses, such as OCME criminalists, toxicologists, ballistics experts, medical experts, etc.;</li><li>
Must have experience working with defense-retained experts;</li><li>
Must possess a high level of organizational and administrative skills.</li><li>
Must be able to work cooperatively in a team setting.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>
Must have previous experience training, supervising, teaching or mentoring attorneys or legal interns;</li><li>
Must be admitted to practice in New York or able to seek admission pro hac vice;</li><li>
Bi-lingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
COMPENSATION:</b></div><div>
Compensation is commensurate with experience and is in adherence to the NDS compensation scale. The current range for this position is
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$109,143 - $173,110.</div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
SALARY RANGE BASED ON TRANSFERABLE EXPERIENCE</div></div><div><div><br>
10 - 15 Years</div><div><br>
$109,143 &ndash; 129,536</div></div><div><div><br>
16 - 20 Years</div><div><br>
$130,546 &ndash; 138,077</div></div><div><div><br>
21 - 25 Years</div><div><br>
$139,819 &ndash; 150,916</div></div><div><div><br>
26 Years +</div><div><br>
$153,690 (about $1k for each additional year)</div></div></div><div></div><div><br>
The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325. Full medical and dental benefits, as well as other benefits, are provided.</div><div></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
How to Apply:</b></h1><div>
Interested applicants are required to <b>submit a cover letter and resume</b> through NDS&rsquo;s website at www.neighborhooddefender.org/careers. Applications <b>without a cover letter will not be considered.</b> Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Don&rsquo;t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NDS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your experience doesn&rsquo;t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.<br>
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The Neighborhood Defender Service is committed to creating a diverse environment that reflects the community we serve. NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. NDS encourages people with incarcerated loved ones, formerly incarcerated people, people of color, women, queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people to apply.</div><br>
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Min: USD $109,143.48/Yr. Max: USD $173,110.44/Yr.</div>

Trial and Special Litigation Supervisor, Criminal Defense Practice

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