Office of the New York State Attorney General

The Office of the New York State Attorney General is a government agency headquartered in New York, New York. Employing over 1,800 individuals, including more than 700 attorneys, the office serves as both the "People's Lawyer" and the State's chief legal officer. Their primary focus is protecting the legal rights of citizens, organizations, and natural resources within New York. They fulfill this mission through various divisions, including Appeals and Opinions, State Counsel, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, and Social Justice. These divisions address a wide range of issues impacting daily life, such as consumer protection, investor rights, charitable donations, public health, environmental concerns, civil rights, and worker rights. Furthermore, the office investigates activities and cases related to organized crime and Medicaid fraud. While operating independently, the Attorney General can undertake criminal investigations and prosecutions requested by the Governor or state agencies. To learn more about career opportunities within the Office of the New York State Attorney General, please visit their website at ag.ny.gov/job-postings.