Assistant Attorney General, Taxpayer Protection Bureau-NYC (Ref# TPB_NYC_AAG_3601)
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's Taxpayer Protection Bureau (TPB) is seeking an experienced litigator to lead and pursue complex civil investigations and litigation involving fraud committed against New York State and its local governments. TPB was created in 2011 to handle whistleblower cases and investigations under the New York False Claims Act. TPB's investigations regularly involve coordination with other state and federal agencies and with whistleblowers, who file qui tam actions under the federal and New York False Claims Acts. Frauds investigated by TPB include large tax frauds; frauds involving government contracts for goods or services; frauds involving government-funded social programs; and frauds involving government investments. Over the past decade, TPB has successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for New York taxpayers. Several recent matters of note include a $105 million settlement with a hedge fund manager who evaded New York taxes, a settlement with a construction company that violated New York State diversity requirements for public projects by falsely certifying its use of women and minority owned businesses (MWBEs); recovery of $36 million from a major fashion retailer that illegally kept unused gift card money and making these funds accessible to affected-consumers; and securing $6 million from a utility giant for misreporting electricity usage that funds a program to subsidize heat pump modernization for low and moderate-income homeowners. TPB is a close-knit, collegial group of highly professional public servants doing complex and high-value work for the State of New York. To serve the public at the highest level, TPB is seeking attorneys who are entrepreneurial, creative and motivated. The Bureau provides an excellent professional platform for attorneys to develop and refine their first-chair professional skills in both investigations and enforcement actions. Such skills include taking testimony, managing evidence, performing case analysis, interacting directly with opposing counsel, settlement negotiation, motion practice, and other oral and written advocacy.
Job Function
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's Taxpayer Protection Bureau (TPB) is seeking an experienced litigator to lead and pursue complex civil investigations and litigation involving fraud committed against New York State and its local governments. TPB was created in 2011 to handle whistleblower cases and investigations under the New York False Claims Act. TPB's investigations regularly involve coordination with other state and federal agencies and with whistleblowers, who file qui tam actions under the federal and New York False Claims Acts. Frauds investigated by TPB include large tax frauds; frauds involving government contracts for goods or services; frauds involving government-funded social programs; and frauds involving government investments. Over the past decade, TPB has successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for New York taxpayers. Several recent matters of note include a $105 million settlement with a hedge fund manager who evaded New York taxes, a settlement with a construction company that violated New York State diversity requirements for public projects by falsely certifying its use of women and minority owned businesses (MWBEs); recovery of $36 million from a major fashion retailer that illegally kept unused gift card money and making these funds accessible to affected-consumers; and securing $6 million from a utility giant for misreporting electricity usage that funds a program to subsidize heat pump modernization for low and moderate-income homeowners. TPB is a close-knit, collegial group of highly professional public servants doing complex and high-value work for the State of New York. To serve the public at the highest level, TPB is seeking attorneys who are entrepreneurial, creative and motivated. The Bureau provides an excellent professional platform for attorneys to develop and refine their first-chair professional skills in both investigations and enforcement actions. Such skills include taking testimony, managing evidence, performing case analysis, interacting directly with opposing counsel, settlement negotiation, motion practice, and other oral and written advocacy.
Salary Range:
From $89301 to $168218 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Applicants who possess a minimum of three (3) years of relevant, post-graduate legal experience are preferred. However, TPB will also consider well-qualified applicants who have fewer years of post-graduate experience. Applicants should have experience in complex civil litigation and/or white-collar investigations, as well as familiarity with practice in both federal and New York state courts. Excellent writing, research, analytical, teamwork, and organizational skills are also required. Experience with the False Claims Act and/or tax matters is a plus. 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 OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Function
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's Taxpayer Protection Bureau (TPB) is seeking an experienced litigator to lead and pursue complex civil investigations and litigation involving fraud committed against New York State and its local governments. TPB was created in 2011 to handle whistleblower cases and investigations under the New York False Claims Act. TPB's investigations regularly involve coordination with other state and federal agencies and with whistleblowers, who file qui tam actions under the federal and New York False Claims Acts. Frauds investigated by TPB include large tax frauds; frauds involving government contracts for goods or services; frauds involving government-funded social programs; and frauds involving government investments. Over the past decade, TPB has successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for New York taxpayers. Several recent matters of note include a $105 million settlement with a hedge fund manager who evaded New York taxes, a settlement with a construction company that violated New York State diversity requirements for public projects by falsely certifying its use of women and minority owned businesses (MWBEs); recovery of $36 million from a major fashion retailer that illegally kept unused gift card money and making these funds accessible to affected-consumers; and securing $6 million from a utility giant for misreporting electricity usage that funds a program to subsidize heat pump modernization for low and moderate-income homeowners. TPB is a close-knit, collegial group of highly professional public servants doing complex and high-value work for the State of New York. To serve the public at the highest level, TPB is seeking attorneys who are entrepreneurial, creative and motivated. The Bureau provides an excellent professional platform for attorneys to develop and refine their first-chair professional skills in both investigations and enforcement actions. Such skills include taking testimony, managing evidence, performing case analysis, interacting directly with opposing counsel, settlement negotiation, motion practice, and other oral and written advocacy.
Salary Range:
From $89301 to $168218 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Applicants who possess a minimum of three (3) years of relevant, post-graduate legal experience are preferred. However, TPB will also consider well-qualified applicants who have fewer years of post-graduate experience. Applicants should have experience in complex civil litigation and/or white-collar investigations, as well as familiarity with practice in both federal and New York state courts. Excellent writing, research, analytical, teamwork, and organizational skills are also required. Experience with the False Claims Act and/or tax matters is a plus. 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 OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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