Position Information

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AgencyPublic Employment Relations Board

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Agency Bldg 2, 20th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the General Counsel of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Represent the agency and its agents, including the Board, in New York State court actions. This includes CPLR Article 78 special proceedings in various jurisdictions and venues. May also initiate court proceedings on behalf of the Board, including applications for injunctive relief, and enforcement and contempt proceedings.

Assist the New York State Attorney General in its representation of PERB in federal court.

Confer and correspond with outside agencies and/or representatives on questions of law and procedure.

Perform legal research, create internal reports, draft motions, answer briefs and present oral arguments as directed.

Participate in appearances, including conferences, hearings, and arguments, in-person and/or remotely as the courts require.

May respond to Freedom of Information Law requests and general inquiries.

Travel as needed.

Other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing with a minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission. Specialized experience is defined as civil practice litigation experience in New York State Court, Taylor Law knowledge, and/or private sector labor law knowledge (i.e., the New York State Employment Relations Act and/or the National Labor Relations Act). PERB will consider candidates with appropriate post-bar experience and bar admission in a state with reciprocity with NYS. Candidates with bar admission in another state must obtain NYS bar admission prior to their hire date. For more information on NYS bar admission in a state with reciprocity with NYS, go to: https://www.nybarexam.org/AOM/AdmissiononMotion.htm

Additional Comments PERB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender, military status, religion or any other prohibited category.

Incumbents may be allowed to work up to 50% remote, depending on work demands and after initial training.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Hiring Manager

Telephone 518-457-2676

Fax

Email Address perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 2, Floor 20

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position, please forward a cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, resume, three (3) references, and a writing sample to the attention of Hiring Manager at perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov by 03/20/2026. Be sure to indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.