Section Chief: Environmental Affirmative Litigation

New York State Office of the Attorney General • Albany, NY • 22h ago

Social Justice Division Environmental Protection Bureau - Albany Section Chief, Affirmative Litigation Reference No. EPBALBSC_3839Application Deadline is January 16, 2026Salary Range: $160,713 - $183,926To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneysThe Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) is seeking an experienced litigator and legal supervisor to serve as Affirmative Litigation Section Chief in the Albany office. This position involves managing attorneys and other law office professionals representing the state in environmental, public health, and energy matters in lawsuits in state and federal court, and in conducting pre-litigation investigations and resolutions. The EPB enforces state and federal environmental laws that protect New Yorkers' rights to clean air, clean water, and safe and healthy communities, and conducts investigations into violations of those laws. The bureau is focused on advancing environmental justice throughout the state, including addressing the inequitable distribution of pollution and other environmental health burdens, and associated health disparities. The bureau also defends in both federal and state courts the state's executive agencies charged with environmental responsibilities, including the Departments of Environmental Conservation, Health, and Transportation; the Adirondack Park Agency; and the Lake George Park Commission, among others. The bureau is a national leader in multistate federal environmental advocacy and litigation. Recent matters handled by the bureau's attorneys include leading multistate coalitions in litigation challenging federal regulatory rollbacks, including protections for clean air, water, and toxic chemicals; advocacy to uphold EPA's greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants and motor vehicles; lead paint hazard enforcement in low-income residential housing; and investigation into deceptive advertising regarding the safety of pesticide products harmful to honeybees and other pollinators. Attorneys also develop and litigate contaminated site cleanup cost recovery actions, as well as matters involving state and federal energy regulation. The Affirmative Litigation Section Chief position is focused on affirmative litigation and investigations to enforce state and federal environmental laws and regulations. The candidate will manage and supervise the work of assigned attorneys in Albany and Buffalo, which will include substantive involvement and oversight. The Section Chief will lead recruitment efforts in their section and ensure compliance with office procedures. As a member of EPB's management team, the Section Chief will collaborate and interact with other OAG and bureau managers on training and team initiatives. The Section Chief will be responsible for developing and managing complex civil law enforcement investigations and litigation and for managing a group of lawyers with diverse experience and skills. The Section Chief will supervise affirmative environmental litigation, including contaminated site cost recovery litigation, in both state and federal courts.Qualifications: At least ten (10) years of civil litigation practice in state and federal courts including the following: writing briefs (or portions of briefs) and performing document review; experience conducting depositions or other witness examinations, appearing in court, and conducting or participating in settlement negotiations. Applicants with litigation experience in clean energy, climate change, hazardous waste or other environmental or public health issues are preferred; or applicants may have other complex litigation experience with a strong demonstrated interest in these areas. At least three (3) years successfully managing attorneys and/or litigation teams. Excellent research, reasoning, writing, and editing skills with the ability to collaborat

Similar Jobs

SAP Product Costing Consultant - Industrial

Accenture • Albany, NY • 19h ago

Legal & Paralegal

We Are: Accenture's SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We are the industry-leader for building SAP solutions and we're curious and always learning. We're building the smarte...

19h ago

Go to Apply

Associate Attorney

The Research Foundation for SUNY • Albany, NY • 22h ago

Legal & Paralegal

Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Posted On: Tue Dec 9 2025 Job Description: FUNCTION AND SCOPE: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York is seeking an attorney with 6+ ye...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Senior Attorney (NY HELPS) Box OP-1932/21907

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 22h ago

Legal & Paralegal

NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Senior Attorney (NY HELPS) Box OP-1932/21907 Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 25 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salar...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 - 46634

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 22h ago

Legal & Paralegal

NY HELP No Agency Health, Department of Title Senior Attorney/Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 - 46634 Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 25 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary R...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS)

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 22h ago

Legal & Paralegal

NY HELP Yes Agency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Title Hearing Officer or Assistant Attorney 1 or 2 or Assistant Hearing Officer (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 25 Bargaining Unit PS&...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Business Development Director - Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Oracle • Albany, NY • 1d ago

Legal & Paralegal

Job Description Oracle Government Defense & Intelligence (GDI) seeks a seasoned leader with a deep track record in defense program management and business development to accelerate Oracle's growth across the Defense...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Attorney (NY HELPS) Box OSEA-77/00139

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 1d ago

Legal & Paralegal

NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Senior Attorney (NY HELPS) Box OSEA-77/00139 Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade 25 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salar...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1 / 2 / 3 - NY HELPS

New York State Civil Service • Albany, NY • 1d ago

Legal & Paralegal

NY HELP Yes Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1 / 2 / 3 - NY HELPS Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific...

1d ago

Go to Apply

SAP Intercompany Lead Manager - Industrial

Accenture • Albany, NY • 2d ago

Legal & Paralegal

2d ago

Go to Apply

SAP Finance Workstream Lead Manager - Industrial

Accenture • Albany, NY • 3d ago

Legal & Paralegal

3d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.