Carey Gabay Fellowship Position Available In Albany, New York

Carey Gabay Fellowship Executive Chamber of New York State Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $90,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Doctor of Law Senior level Bar 2 years Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Carey Gabay Fellowship is a paid two-year, full-time legal Fellowship program created in honor of Carey Gabay, a former assistant counsel in the Governor’s Office who was killed in 2015 by an act of gun violence.

The Carey Gabay Fellow is appointed to work in the Governor’s Counsel’s Office. The selected candidate will work directly with the Counsel to the Governor and their staff on issues such as civil rights, violence prevention, economic equality, and community development – policy areas that Carey championed throughout his career. Through the application process, the Fellow will have the opportunity to propose the scope or issue area(s) they would propose to work on during the fellowship.

The incoming Carey Gabay Fellow will serve from September 2025 to September 2027 (specific dates dependent on selection timeline and completion of background check) and will earn a salary of $90,000 per year plus a generous benefits package. The selected Fellow commits to serving in their role for the duration of the two-year Fellowship program. The Carey Gabay Fellow also participates in an educational program along with participants in the Empire State Fellows program throughout the first year of their Fellowship, including bi-weekly evening classes and other career development sessions. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications The successful applicant should be a bar-admitted attorney who, like Carey, is committed to public service, hails from an economically disadvantaged background, and most importantly, embodies the integrity and kind-heartedness that distinguished Carey personally.

Minimum qualifications: JD requiredAdmission to the New York State bar in good standingDemonstrated leadership potentialAbility to work for New York State without employer sponsorshipAbility to attend bi-weekly educational sessions in Albany, NY Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

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Flexible (Albany, New York City, other)Applicants who are members of groups underrepresented in policy-making roles in New York State government are particularly encouraged to apply. Those currently employed in the legislative or executive branches of New York State government are not eligible to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.