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Associate Counsel New York State Senate Minority Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Law Doctor of Law (JD) Policy & process development Policy research projects Legislative affairs Full Job Description Associate Counsel Position - New York State Senate Minority Conference Education Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) required. Duties Description Primary Purpose The Associate Counsel position is responsible for analyzing, summarizing, briefing, and drafting legislation before the New York State Senate. The Associate Counsel works collaboratively with members of the Senate Minority Conference Counsel & Program staff to analyze and brief the State Budget, legislation, and policy matters before relevant Senate committees. Essential Functions Brief Conference members on proposed legislation and policy matters, and independently research statutes, regulations, public records, databases, and other information sources to collect and analyze data and assess potential impacts on individuals, businesses, organizations, and other affected entities throughout New York State. Provide research and policy analysis to assist Senators in preparing for and participating in committee meetings, joint legislative budget hearings, fiscal hearings, and Senate floor proceedings. Analyze the Executive Budget, Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals, and Enacted Budget materials and provide recommendations and briefing materials to the Conference. Draft and review legislation, memoranda, bill summaries, talking points, correspondence, and other materials as needed. Monitor legislative and policy developments and provide timely updates and analysis to Conference members and staff. Work with relevant stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, local governments, businesses, and other interested parties, to ensure their comments and concerns are communicated effectively to Senators. Collaborate with other Counsel & Program staff on legislative, budgetary, and policy initiatives. Additional Comments Compensation will be commensurate with educational background and relevant professional experience. The New York State Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Choice of several health insurance plans; Dental, vision, and life insurance; Parental leave; Membership in the New York State Retirement System; Deferred compensation investment plan; Paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation leave; Tuition reimbursement; Employee assistance and wellness programs; and Flexible spending account. Salary Range $70,000-$75,000

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person