• Associate Counsel

    New York State Civil Service (Albany, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Assembly Majority, NYS

     

    Title Associate Counsel

     

    Occupational Category Legal

     

    Salary Grade NS

     

    Bargaining Unit None listed

     

    Salary Range From $65000 to $70000 Annually

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Permanent

     

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 0%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 40

     

    Workday

     

    From 9 AM

     

    To 5 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? No

     

    County Albany

     

    Street Address Empire State Plaza

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12248

     

    Duties Description The office of Program & Counsel provides central staff support to the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference. Staff works in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment to provide policy analysis & advice on the legal and constitutional aspects of legislation within assigned subject matter areas. Additionally, staff represents the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference in negotiations with the Senate and the Executive on the annual state budget. Other duties include research and development of policy initiatives. The Associate Counsel will work as part of a team on behalf of the Assembly Majority Leader, Assemblymember's, Ranking Majority Members, and relevant central and Member staff. The dynamic and exciting role of Associate Counsel includes, but is not limited to: preparing Counsel Memo’s for assigned Committees; conducting legal and policy research; drafting memoranda, briefing materials, legislation and Sponsor’s Memos; tracking committees and legislation active in the Assembly and Senate; making oral presentations regarding legislation under consideration by the Assembly; ascertaining positions of lobbyists, interest groups, and State Agencies and Departments on legislation; and special projects which may be assigned (i.e. research, constituent problems, hearings, etc.). Associate Counsel’s are expected to keep abreast of current litigation and publications, articles, other state legislation.

     

    Minimum Qualifications NYS bar admission and have a flexible schedule. Counsel's work product should be objective, analytical, accurate and thorough. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and analyze voluminous material in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment. During the session time frame (January-June), work hours could be more than 40 per week.

     

    Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement benefits including the NYS Pension system, and family-friendly policies. The New York State Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hairstyles.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name Holly

     

    Telephone 518-455-4015

     

    Fax

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street Empire State Plaza

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12248

     

    Notes on Applying In the email subject line write: Associate Counsel position