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Agency Assembly Majority, NYS
Title Associate Counsel-Office of the Counsel to the Majority
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $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? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address Legislative Office Building
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12208
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 Applying Please write in the subject line of your email response: 'Associate Counsel'