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New York State Civil Service Regulatory Project Attorney: Complex Rulemaking Experience (3704) in New York, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Attorney General, Office of the
Title Regulatory Project Attorney: Complex Rulemaking Experience (3704)
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $84559 to $176665 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? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County New York
Street Address 28 Liberty St
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10005
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:• At least five (5) years of post-graduate legal experience that includes complex rule writing experience. • Experience in any or all or the following is strongly preferred:o First amendment experience. o An understanding of and/or experience in technology and related legal issues, privacy, and data security. o Existing relationships or connections to related/impacted-stakeholder groups. • Excellent legal analysis, legal writing, and editing skills. • Highly proactive and responsive. • Ability to work well independently and with a large group of attorneys.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.
Duties Description The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney with complex rulemaking experience to work on drafting regulations implementing landmark legislation intended to preserve the online privacy of young people and protect them from the harms of addictive social media feeds. The selected attorney will be hired as a Regulatory Project Attorney for a 24-month term with the possibility to extend for an additional 12 months. The Regulatory Project Attorney will report to the Special Counsel and be located in the New York City office. In June 2024, New York State established the nation’s most stringent protections to safeguard young people on social media. The SAFE For Kids Act, the first bill of its kind to be signed into law in any state across the nation, requires social media companies to restrict access to addictive feeds on their platforms for users under the age of 18. The New York Child Data Protection Act prohibits online sites and connected devices from collecting, using, sharing, or selling the personal data of anyone under the age of 18. Both laws provide the OAG with regulatory authority, with the SAFE For Kids Act requiring final OAG regulations before it takes effect; the OAG has been further authorized to enforce both laws to ensure compliance. Duties: • Assist the OAG in drafting and refining regulations implementing the SAFE For Kids Act and the Child Data Protection Act.• Engage in complex legal analysis projects and provide technical interpretation to facilitate and support the rulemaking process and implementation of these new laws. • Advise and brief OAG leadership on key issues.• Use or develop subject matter expertise to engage with internal and external stakeholders in the design and evaluation of proposed regulations.• Collaborate with Division of Economic Justice attorneys, policy staff, and other OAG personnel on effective rulemaking, implementation, and enforcement strategies.
Additional Comments As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State through a wide variety of occupations. To learn more about Assistant Attorney General compensation, please visit the following page: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.
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Name Legal Recruitment Unit
Telephone 2124168080
Fax
Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10005
Notes on Applying HOW TO APPLY:Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our careers website:http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. DEJNYCRPA_3704 Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:• Cover Letter ? You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.? Indicate why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong candidate. You may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will enhance the OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.• Resume• Legal Writing Sample• List of three (3) references ? Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred. ? For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship. ? Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.? Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Legal Recruitment 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