The Section brings affirmative litigation on behalf of employees for violations of worker protection laws including the minimum wage law and other labor standards. The Section also represents the New York State Department of Labor in its enforcement of the New York State Labor Law. The Assistant Attorney General will participate in investigations, trial and appellate litigation and legislative drafting. Candidates should have a minimum of two years litigation experience, excellent writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Cases frequently present questions of federal and state constitutional law and statutory interpretation.
Attorneys handle all phases of litigation, including trials.
A minimum of two years of civil litigation experience and superior writing, analytic and organizational skills are required. Attorneys practicing in this area have extensive federal court motion and trial opportunities in a variety of civil matters, many of which present constitutional issues. Clients include state correctional institutions and officers, state police officers, and state probation and parole officers. Attorneys should have a minimum of two years litigation experience and strong writing, analytic and organizational skills. Full or part-time attorneys are sought to represent state officials in federal habeas corpus proceedings.