Special Assistant Attorney General, Environmental Protection - NYC (EPB_SAAG_3585)
Fellowship opportunity for law graduates, newly admitted attorneys and lateral attorneys. The Environmental Protection Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) has been selected to host NYU School of Law State Energy & Environmental Impact Center Fellows. The Fellows serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General (Special Assistants) in the bureau in New York City or Albany. The Special Assistants work with OAG staff on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental matters. As Special Assistants, the fellows are supervised by the OAG and owe a duty of loyalty to the State of New York as their client. The NYU Law Fellows serve for a one-year term as Special Assistants, with the potential for a one-year extension. The NYU School of Law will pay the salary of the Fellows and provide employee benefits. The annual salary range for the Fellows will be $76,500 - $121,996
$3,026 in location pay (if applicable). The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected Fellow's qualifications. Fellows serving as Special Assistants have worked on matters that include lead paint hazard enforcement; environmental review and mitigation of truck traffic and associated air pollution impacts in environmental justice communities; school bus engine idling enforcement; and clean energy and climate change mitigation. Fellows hosted by the OAG as Special Assistants have the opportunity and responsibility to:
o Litigate and otherwise advocate on a wide range of environmental matters important to the State of New York, including in the areas of environmental justice, clean energy and climate change in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. o Perform advanced legal work, including conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice to state administrative agencies represented by the OAG; and assisting in preparing legal notices, briefs, comment letters and other litigation and advocacy papers. o Coordinate within the bureau and the OAG and with other outside entities on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental issues. o Participate in legal skills and practice area training.
Job Function
Fellowship opportunity for law graduates, newly admitted attorneys and lateral attorneys. The Environmental Protection Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) has been selected to host NYU School of Law State Energy & Environmental Impact Center Fellows. The Fellows serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General (Special Assistants) in the bureau in New York City or Albany. The Special Assistants work with OAG staff on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental matters. As Special Assistants, the fellows are supervised by the OAG and owe a duty of loyalty to the State of New York as their client. The NYU Law Fellows serve for a one-year term as Special Assistants, with the potential for a one-year extension. The NYU School of Law will pay the salary of the Fellows and provide employee benefits. The annual salary range for the Fellows will be $76,500 - $121,996
$3,026 in location pay (if applicable). The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected Fellow's qualifications. Fellows serving as Special Assistants have worked on matters that include lead paint hazard enforcement; environmental review and mitigation of truck traffic and associated air pollution impacts in environmental justice communities; school bus engine idling enforcement; and clean energy and climate change mitigation. Fellows hosted by the OAG as Special Assistants have the opportunity and responsibility to:
o Litigate and otherwise advocate on a wide range of environmental matters important to the State of New York, including in the areas of environmental justice, clean energy and climate change in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. o Perform advanced legal work, including conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice to state administrative agencies represented by the OAG; and assisting in preparing legal notices, briefs, comment letters and other litigation and advocacy papers. o Coordinate within the bureau and the OAG and with other outside entities on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental issues. o Participate in legal skills and practice area training.
Salary Range:
From $76500 to $125022 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Requirements and qualifications for Fellow candidates include the following:
o Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Special Assistants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted or soon to be admitted to practice law in New York State. o Applicants with experience in environmental justice (including through prior experience, internships or clinical experience), clean energy, climate change or other environmental issues are preferred. Other legal experience and entry-level attorneys with a demonstrated interest in these areas will also be considered. o Ability to work with partner organizations and to help build coalitions. o Excellent writing, editing, research and verbal communication skills. o Ability to work well and with enthusiasm within a team in a fast-paced environment. o Proactive with strong organizational skills and the ability to self-manage multiple priorities simultaneously. o Demonstrated interest in public service.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$3,026 in location pay (if applicable). The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected Fellow's qualifications. Fellows serving as Special Assistants have worked on matters that include lead paint hazard enforcement; environmental review and mitigation of truck traffic and associated air pollution impacts in environmental justice communities; school bus engine idling enforcement; and clean energy and climate change mitigation. Fellows hosted by the OAG as Special Assistants have the opportunity and responsibility to:
o Litigate and otherwise advocate on a wide range of environmental matters important to the State of New York, including in the areas of environmental justice, clean energy and climate change in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. o Perform advanced legal work, including conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice to state administrative agencies represented by the OAG; and assisting in preparing legal notices, briefs, comment letters and other litigation and advocacy papers. o Coordinate within the bureau and the OAG and with other outside entities on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental issues. o Participate in legal skills and practice area training.
Job Function
Fellowship opportunity for law graduates, newly admitted attorneys and lateral attorneys. The Environmental Protection Bureau in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) has been selected to host NYU School of Law State Energy & Environmental Impact Center Fellows. The Fellows serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General (Special Assistants) in the bureau in New York City or Albany. The Special Assistants work with OAG staff on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental matters. As Special Assistants, the fellows are supervised by the OAG and owe a duty of loyalty to the State of New York as their client. The NYU Law Fellows serve for a one-year term as Special Assistants, with the potential for a one-year extension. The NYU School of Law will pay the salary of the Fellows and provide employee benefits. The annual salary range for the Fellows will be $76,500 - $121,996
$3,026 in location pay (if applicable). The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluation of the selected Fellow's qualifications. Fellows serving as Special Assistants have worked on matters that include lead paint hazard enforcement; environmental review and mitigation of truck traffic and associated air pollution impacts in environmental justice communities; school bus engine idling enforcement; and clean energy and climate change mitigation. Fellows hosted by the OAG as Special Assistants have the opportunity and responsibility to:
o Litigate and otherwise advocate on a wide range of environmental matters important to the State of New York, including in the areas of environmental justice, clean energy and climate change in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. o Perform advanced legal work, including conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice to state administrative agencies represented by the OAG; and assisting in preparing legal notices, briefs, comment letters and other litigation and advocacy papers. o Coordinate within the bureau and the OAG and with other outside entities on environmental justice, clean energy, climate change and other environmental issues. o Participate in legal skills and practice area training.
Salary Range:
From $76500 to $125022 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Requirements and qualifications for Fellow candidates include the following:
o Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Special Assistants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted or soon to be admitted to practice law in New York State. o Applicants with experience in environmental justice (including through prior experience, internships or clinical experience), clean energy, climate change or other environmental issues are preferred. Other legal experience and entry-level attorneys with a demonstrated interest in these areas will also be considered. o Ability to work with partner organizations and to help build coalitions. o Excellent writing, editing, research and verbal communication skills. o Ability to work well and with enthusiasm within a team in a fast-paced environment. o Proactive with strong organizational skills and the ability to self-manage multiple priorities simultaneously. o Demonstrated interest in public service.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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