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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleAssistant Attorney General - Claims Bureau Medical Malpractice Section (NYC)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Office of the Attorney General

28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of ten (10) years of medical malpractice and trial experience. Experience in the following areas is preferred: litigation in the New York State Court of Claims, supervision of attorneys and support staff, and excellent organizational skills.

Attorneys in the Office 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 Office be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Duties Description The Claims Bureau of the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced medical malpractice trial attorney and manager to serve as the Medical Malpractice Section Chief in the New York City office. The Claims Bureau represents the State of New York and its agencies in the Court of Claims and its employees in State Supreme Court. The Medical Malpractice Section (the Section) primarily defends SUNY Hospitals in Stony Brook and Brooklyn. The Section also defends medical malpractice cases in the State Veterans’ Homes in Stony Brook and St. Albans, OMH and OPWDD facilities.

The Section currently consists of nine (9) line Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs), a Deputy Section Chief, the Section Chief and three (3) Medical Care Representatives. The Section Chief’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Supervision of all section members, including time and attendance monitoring;

• Attending court periodically monitor Section AAG oral arguments, trials and conferences;

• Conducting periodic case reviews with each Section line AAG;

• Attending Section AAG case presentations at SUNY Downstate and SUNY Stony Brook;

• Meeting periodically with line AAGs and the expert witnesses they have retained to discuss case evaluations;

• Responding to inquiries from the Court or a judge’s chambers;

• Responding to inquiries from agency counsel;

• Responding to inquiries from Division of State Counsel;

• Attending weekly Bureau Management Meetings and impromptu meetings called to discuss pressing issues;

• Training and mentoring newly hired AAGs;

• Reviewing and discussing with Section AAGs their Case Settlement Recommendations;

• Appropriately handling Motions for Leave to File Late Claims in the Court of Claims;

• Responding to Court-initiated Orders to Show Cause;

• Reviewing and assigning new cases;

• Personally handling a small medical malpractice caseload; and

• Preparing annual evaluations for each of the Section AAGs.

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General

Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St.

City New York, NY

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

Applications are being received online. To apply, please go to our website, www.ag.ny.gov, Resources/Job Opportunities - Attorney Positions. Reference No. CLA/MMSC_AAG_NYC_3167.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (Please address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment).
• Resume.
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses.
• Writing sample

For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov