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Associate Counsel
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Albany, NY (In Person)
$72,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Date Posted:
05/19/26Applications Due:
05/26/26Vacancy ID:
216340 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyAssembly Minority, NYS TitleAssociate Counsel Occupational CategoryLegal Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $70000 to $75000 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassUnclassified Service Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week35 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
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No Location CountyAlbany Street AddressRoom 526 Capitol CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12248 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe New York State Assembly Republican Counsel's Office is NOW HIRING and actively seeking applicants to fill the position of Associate Counsel to the Ranking Minority Assemblymember on various Committees. The starting salary is $70,000 annually. The Associate Counsel will work as part of a team on behalf of the Assembly Minority Leader, Assemblymembers, Ranking Minority Members, and relevant central and Member staff. The dynamic and exciting role of Associate Counsel includes, but is not limited to: preparing Counsel Memo's for assigned Committees; conducting legal and policy research; drafting memoranda, briefing materials, legislation and Sponsor's Memos; tracking committees and legislation active in the Assembly and Senate; making oral presentations regarding legislation under consideration by the Assembly; ascertaining positions of lobbyists, interest groups, and State Agencies and Departments on legislation; and special projects which may be assigned (i.e. research, constituent problems, hearings, etc.). Associate Counsel's are expected to keep abreast of current litigation and publications, articles, other state legislation. Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited law school and must have passed the New York State Bar Exam and be admitted, pending admission or have the ability to waive into the New York State Bar. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Strong writing, research and oratory skills, and the ability to work under pressure are required. Variable hours as determined by Supervisor based on Legislative Session hours and Legislative Term. $5,000 increase upon bar admission.
Additional CommentsAdditional Comments:
Comprehensive and unrivaled State benefits include:- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.