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The New York State Office of the
Attorney General is seeking an attorney to join its Antitrust Bureau in New
York City as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The Antitrust Bureau’s
mission is to enforce federal and state antitrust laws on behalf of New York
and its citizens, and to promote and protect the competitive process and the
New York economy.
The Antitrust Bureau is engaged in
the full range of antitrust issues, including price-fixing, bid-rigging,
horizontal and vertical restraints, monopolization, and mergers. The Antitrust
Bureau works closely with other state antitrust enforcers on matters of
regional or national impact, and with the United States Department of Justice
and the Federal Trade Commission.
The Antitrust Bureau is comprised of twelve (12) AAGs, a
Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief.
AAGs participate in all phases of antitrust investigations and
litigation. Primary responsibilities include:
- Drafting subpoenas and information requests to gather evidence;
- Interviewing potential witnesses and targets and
taking testimony;
- Reviewing documentary and economic evidence and
formulating potential legal theories;
- All aspects of electronic discovery;
- Working with economists and other expert witnesses;
- Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other court
documents;
- Arguing motions and participating in trials; and
- Negotiating settlements where appropriate.
The
applicant must have four (4) or more years of legal experience, a background in
antitrust, complex litigation and investigations, and must be a self-starter
and team player. The following background and skills are strongly preferred:
- Plaintiff-side antitrust experience;
- Significant deposition experience;
- A degree in economics and/or strong business and
financial literacy;
- Experience with e-discovery technology and process;
- Exceptional writing, analytic, and communication
skills; and
- Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
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 attorneys in the Office be citizens of the United
States. A commitment of at least two (2)
years is a condition of employment.
Applications
are being received online. To apply, please click on this link: ANT_NYC_AAG_3160;
applicants
will be taken to the online application page for this position.
Applicants must be
prepared to submit a complete
application consisting of the
following:
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Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment
- Resume
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List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
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Law school transcript if less than five (5) years post-graduate (unofficial is acceptable)
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Writing Sample.
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
If
you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application
process or you need 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
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