What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant for General Counsel’s Office (6453) position at State of New York?
Executive Division
Office of the General Counsel—New York City
Executive Assistant
Reference No. OGC_NYC_EA_6453
Application Deadline is July 24, 2026
Salary is $82,953 $4,000 in location pay
To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/other
The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as an Executive Assistant (EA) in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in New York City. The EA will be responsible for providing administrative support to OGC leadership and attorneys.
The ideal candidate is someone who operates with discretion and independence, readily assimilates new information, has excellent communication skills, is open to feedback, manages a variety of priority assignments and projects effectively, and thrives in a dynamic work environment. As the in-house counsel to OAG, OGC works collaboratively across all divisions, serving a variety of clients on a multitude of legal issues. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and/or the Deputy General Counsels.
Duties:
• Provide high-level administrative support, including scheduling meetings (in-person and virtual) and conference calls; overseeing multiple calendars; directing, prioritizing, and responding to calls, messages, and emails; and processing expense reports.
• Coordinate travel itineraries, including booking airline, train, and lodging reservations and preparing and filing timely travel expense reports.
• Provide logistical support for internal and external meetings, including preparing materials, organizing schedules, and arranging space and technology needs.
• Prepare paperwork for senior staff approval, including travel and expense vouchers, performance appraisals, and legal documents.
• Draft documents, including correspondence, meeting agendas, briefings, summaries, and reports.
• Maintain shared files, recurring reports, databases, and intranet content.
• Review incoming requests, conduct research, and prepare recommendations for approval.
• Proactively improve business processes/systems to maximize productivity, efficiency, and organization.
• Support internal and external communications among bureaus, divisions, and external partners.
• Coordinate projects by monitoring and setting internal deadlines, creating project plans, and liaising with inter-nal and external partners to move projects forward.
• On occasion, assist attorneys with litigation and other substantive legal work by preparing filings or other legal documents, assisting in investigations, and other tasks as necessary.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as needed.
• At least three (3) years supporting senior leadership in either the public or private sectors.
• Previous work experience in a legal office, as well as knowledge of legal document preparation and court filing, is a plus.
• Proactive, motivated, well-organized, and task-oriented, must be able to meet tight deadlines and self-manage priorities.
• Strong verbal, writing, editing, research, and analytical skills.
• Comfort with and proficiency using technology, including proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Out-look, Word, and Excel); video conferencing platforms such as Webex, MS Teams, and Zoom; and the ability to readily learn new software applications as needed.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A commitment to public service and a genuine interest in the work of OAG.
Office of the General Counsel—New York City
Executive Assistant
Reference No. OGC_NYC_EA_6453
Application Deadline is July 24, 2026
Salary is $82,953 $4,000 in location pay
To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/other
The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as an Executive Assistant (EA) in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in New York City. The EA will be responsible for providing administrative support to OGC leadership and attorneys.
The ideal candidate is someone who operates with discretion and independence, readily assimilates new information, has excellent communication skills, is open to feedback, manages a variety of priority assignments and projects effectively, and thrives in a dynamic work environment. As the in-house counsel to OAG, OGC works collaboratively across all divisions, serving a variety of clients on a multitude of legal issues. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and/or the Deputy General Counsels.
Duties:
• Provide high-level administrative support, including scheduling meetings (in-person and virtual) and conference calls; overseeing multiple calendars; directing, prioritizing, and responding to calls, messages, and emails; and processing expense reports.
• Coordinate travel itineraries, including booking airline, train, and lodging reservations and preparing and filing timely travel expense reports.
• Provide logistical support for internal and external meetings, including preparing materials, organizing schedules, and arranging space and technology needs.
• Prepare paperwork for senior staff approval, including travel and expense vouchers, performance appraisals, and legal documents.
• Draft documents, including correspondence, meeting agendas, briefings, summaries, and reports.
• Maintain shared files, recurring reports, databases, and intranet content.
• Review incoming requests, conduct research, and prepare recommendations for approval.
• Proactively improve business processes/systems to maximize productivity, efficiency, and organization.
• Support internal and external communications among bureaus, divisions, and external partners.
• Coordinate projects by monitoring and setting internal deadlines, creating project plans, and liaising with inter-nal and external partners to move projects forward.
• On occasion, assist attorneys with litigation and other substantive legal work by preparing filings or other legal documents, assisting in investigations, and other tasks as necessary.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:• At least three (3) years supporting senior leadership in either the public or private sectors.
• Previous work experience in a legal office, as well as knowledge of legal document preparation and court filing, is a plus.
• Proactive, motivated, well-organized, and task-oriented, must be able to meet tight deadlines and self-manage priorities.
• Strong verbal, writing, editing, research, and analytical skills.
• Comfort with and proficiency using technology, including proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Out-look, Word, and Excel); video conferencing platforms such as Webex, MS Teams, and Zoom; and the ability to readily learn new software applications as needed.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A commitment to public service and a genuine interest in the work of OAG.
Salary : $82,953