State Of New York Albany , NY 12208
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 08/14/24
Applications Due10/31/24
Vacancy ID165441
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NY HELPNo
AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS
TitleAssociate Counsel-Office of the Counsel to the Majority
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/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? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
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
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Name Holly Brantley
Telephone 518-455-4714
Fax
Email Address resumerecruit@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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