Associate Counsel
Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking applicants to fill the position of Associate Counsel for the Senate Majority Counsel and Program Office. The position of Associate Counsel is responsible for performing the following duties:
•Providing legal, policy and budget analysis, and central staff support for the Senate Majority Conference on matters referred to one or several other committees
•Tracking related legislation active in the state Senate, Assembly, and occasionally, federal or local legislation and administrative activity
•Making oral presentations on relevant bills under consideration by the state Legislature
•Drafting memoranda analyzing policy initiatives and state legislation
•Assisting the Conference in negotiations
•Preparing briefing materials for members of the Conference on legal and policy issues
•Assisting Senators in preparation for public hearings, roundtable discussions, forums, and other public meetings and events
•Meeting with relevant advocacy and constituency groups.
Minimum Qualifications To move forward, you must have:
•Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
•Strong writing and oratory skills
All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated legislative experience. Candidates who possess similar relevant experience and/or educational achievement may be alternatively considered for the title of Policy Advisor on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Comments Salary is $75,000, commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from: •Dental insurance•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
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