Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleTax Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $80000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Capital

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12248

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Counsel assists the Committee staff in providing basic professional services to support the duties and responsibilities of the committee. Teh Counselis responsible for:

- Analyzing legislation for legal and constitutional implications;

- Researching legal issues;

- Preparing preliminary drafts of bills on requests, including program proposals

- Assisting in the preparation of analytical memoranda relating to bills;

- Performing other staff functions, such as preparation for public hearings and private conference, completion of research reports and meeting with individuals and groups regarding legislation.

Minimum Qualifications -Candidate must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, be admitted to practice law in NYS (preferred, but not required).

-Demonstrates strong negotiation and communication skills

-Preferred to have legislative bill drafting experience (NYS Tax Law preferred but not required)

-Excellent legal research and writing skills

-Strong professional judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Additional Comments In the subject line of your submission email, please write: 'Tax Counsel'

This position comes with a state benefit package that includes paid time off, holiday, tuition reimbursement and access to the state retirement system.

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

Contact Information

Name Holly Brantley

Telephone 518-455-4015

Fax

Email Address resumerecruit@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street 104 Concourse

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12248

 

Notes on ApplyingIn the subject line, please type: Tax Counsel