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Agency Assembly Minority, NYS

Title Associate Counsel

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $60000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Room 526 Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12248

Duties Description The New York State Assembly Minority Counsel’s Office is NOW HIRING and actively seeking applicants to fill the position of Associate Counsel to the Ranking Minority Assemblymember on various Committees. The starting salary is $60,000 annually. The Associate Counsel will work as part of a team on behalf of the Assembly Minority Leader, Assemblymembers, Ranking Minority 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 Graduation from an accredited law school and must have passed the New York State Bar Exam and be admitted, pending admission or have the ability to waive into the New York State Bar. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Strong writing, research and oratory skills, and the ability to work under pressure are required. Variable hours as determined by Supervisor based on Legislative Session hours and Legislative Term. $5,000 increase upon bar admission.

Additional Comments Additional Comments:Comprehensive and unrivaled State benefits include:•Dental insurance•Employee assistance program•Flexible spending account•Health insurance•Life insurance•Paid time off•Parental leave•Retirement plan•Tuition reimbursement•Vision insurance

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

Name Laura Dudley

Telephone 5184554211

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Room 526, Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12248

Notes on Applying Please email resume and cover letter. No phone calls or visits please.