Attorney: Office of Immigrant Trust, Civil Litigation (3888)

Social Justice Division

Office of Immigrant Trust—New York City

Assistant Attorney General

Reference No. OIT_NYC_AAG_3888

Application Deadline is August 7, 2026

Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463 + $4,000 in location pay

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a dedicated attorney to serve in the newly created Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG). The AAG position provides a unique and exciting opportunity to join a first-of-its-kind statewide office charged with identifying and addressing violations of new state law requirements and limitations related to state and local involvement with federal civil immigration enforcement. Among other things, the new state law limits the use of state and local resources for civil immigration enforcement; prohibits law enforcement and other agencies from entering into agreements pursuant to 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; restricts localities and jails from entering into agreements to house or detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations; and strengthens protections for students.

The OIT is tasked with ensuring compliance with state law in this area and strengthening public safety and public trust in state and local institutions. The OIT will receive complaints regarding violations of law, conduct investigations, and bring legal actions to enforce the law. The OIT was created by the New York State Legislature in May 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of post-graduate legal experience with a focus on civil litigation is strongly preferred. However, the bureau is seeking applications from attorneys who have a wide range of skills and experience to offer. Therefore, interested attorneys who have more than the minimum years and well-qualified attorneys who have fewer than the minimum years of experience are encouraged to apply;
• Knowledge of immigration enforcement, experience investigating or litigating government misconduct, and/or experience interfacing with government agencies and officials are preferred;
• Excellent legal analysis, legal writing and editing, and oral advocacy skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to public service; and
• Fluency in a second language 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.