Attorney: Investigate & Prosecute Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud, White-Collar Crimes (3803)
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Criminal Justice Division

Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau – Buffalo

Assistant Attorney General

Reference No. CEFC_BUF_AAG_3803

Application Deadline is August 22, 2025

Salary Range: $83,594 - $178,463 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 General (OAG) is seeking an experienced attorney for the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau (CEFC), based in Buffalo. The bureau investigates and prosecutes criminal acts related to securities fraud, tax fraud, and other white-collar crimes. It includes attorneys, detectives, auditors, and analysts who conduct complex investigations and prosecute cases statewide, from charging through conviction.

We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of New York state prosecutorial experience, including significant experience in investigating white-collar crimes, using techniques such as search warrants, cell-site orders, cooperating witnesses, and forensic analysis of large volumes of documents and financial records. The candidate must have substantial grand jury and trial experience, be highly motivated, results-oriented, and possess excellent communication and writing skills. Employment will require travel within the Western New York region and possibly other parts of New York state.

Applicants must reside in (or soon become residents of) New York state and be admitted to practice law in New York. The Public Officers Law also requires that OAG attorneys be U.S. citizens. A two-year commitment upon hiring is required.

The salary range for this position is $83,594 - $178,463. More information about attorney compensation can be found here.

As an OAG employee, you will join a dedicated team working to serve the people of New York through various roles. We offer comprehensive benefits, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies. Our Workplace Flexibilities Program includes options like telecommuting (up to two days per week) and flexible work schedules.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. Please prepare to submit the following:

• Cover Letter: Addressed to the Legal Recruitment Unit, explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Include information about your life experiences that will help serve New York's diverse population.
• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• Reference List: Include three professional references, preferably supervisory, with details about your relationship, contact information, and email addresses. References will be contacted only after an interview.

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