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Associate Counsel Jobs in City of Albany, New York, USA at New York State Assembly
Location: City of Albany
Job Title: Associate Counsel
Location: Albany, New York – in person
Salary: $80,000, commensurate with experience, includes the New York State public employee benefit package of paid time off, medical, dental and life insurance, state pension, and eligibility for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Job Type: Full-Time, Entry-Level Graduate Position
Desired Skills:
Research
Interpretation
Analytical
Description:
The office of Program and Counsel provides central staff support to the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference and reports to the Speaker of the Assembly. This position is an opportunity to participate in state government and the legislative process. Staff works in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment to provide policy analysis and advice on the legal and constitutional aspects of legislation within assigned subject matter areas.
Additionally, staff represents the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference in negotiations with the Senate and the Executive on the annual state budget. Other duties include:
Research and development of policy initiatives
Drafting proposed legislation
Preparation of analytical memoranda relating to bills
Coordination of public hearings
Briefing Assembly Majority Conference Members on budget and legislative negotiations
Monitoring judicial, regulatory, and public policy developments
Collaborating with members of the Assembly, Senate, Executive branch, lobbyists, state agencies, and advocacy groups to advance Conference priorities
Assisting Assembly majority conference members with floor debates, public hearings, roundtable discussions, and other high-profile public events
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must be admitted to the New York bar as an attorney to practice law in New York State and must have a flexible schedule. Associate Counsel’s work product should be objective, analytical, accurate, and thorough. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and analyze voluminous material in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.
Practice Area(s): All Practice Areas
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Job Function: Legal
Industries: Legislative Offices
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Title: Associate Counsel
Company: New York State Assembly
Location: City of Albany, New York, USA
Category: Government, Law/Legal
