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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/18/24

Applications Due06/30/24

Vacancy ID156783

NY HELPNo

AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleAssociate Counsel-Office of the Counsel to the Majority

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $70000 to $90000 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?

Mandatory overtime?

Compressed workweek allowed?

Telecommuting allowed?

County Albany

Street Address Legislative Office Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a law degree from an accredited law school; be admitted to and in good standing with the NYS Bar; have at least two years of relevant experience and be able to demonstrate strong legal research and analysis.

Duties Description The Office of Counsel to the Majority acts as in-house counsel to the New York State Assembly majority conference. Under the direction of the Counsel to the Majority, the duties of the Associate Counsel may include but are not limited to the following:

Provide interpretation and analysis of statutory and constitutional provisions pertaining to the legislature; Monitor, perform research, drafting, and/or editing of legal briefs for litigation involving or pertaining to the legislature; Perform legal research and writing on various legal matters as may be necessary; Coordinate among other offices within the Assembly and Senate to effectuate the duties of the office.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity or experience with one or more of the following:
NYS Government, including: Legislative powers and duties, separation of powers/powers and duties of the branches of government; Litigation (state and federal court and administrative proceedings); Employment Law; Freedom of information Law (FOIL);Public Officers Law, including: Open Meetings Law, Ethics, Requirements of public officers generally & Election Law

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

Name Rebecca Mudie

Telephone 518-455-4714

Fax

Email Address mudier@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street Legislative Office Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12208

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease write in the subject line of your email response: 'Associate Counsel'

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