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AgencySenate, NYS

TitleSenior Legislative Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $110000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 322 Eighth Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10001

Minimum Qualifications •J.D. required, admission to the New York State Bar preferred
•At least three years of state legislative experience strongly preferred
•Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
•Exceptional communications skills in both speaking and writing
•Experience with qualitative and/or academic research
•Willingness to travel or relocate when Albany presence required

Duties Description Manhattan-based State Senator is seeking a full-time Senior Legislative Counsel to serve as the primary staff member overseeing the Senator’s work as Chair of the NYS Committee on Judiciary. The Senior Legislative Counsel will serve as senior staff to the Senator and will be the staff member primarily responsible for the Senator’s legislative work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Serving as the Senator’s senior staff representative on the NYS Committee on Judiciary
•Providing legal and policy research and counsel for the Senator and his staff
•Developing and drafting legislative proposals
•Overseeing the Senator’s legislative and budgetary agenda, and developing political strategies to achieve those agendas
•Drafting reports, white papers, op-eds and supporting legislative materials on a host of policy issues
•Assisting in creating public forums on various issues
•Assisting in campaigns to further legislative initiatives
•Managing and directing the policy research of legislative aides
•Reviewing active lists and committee agendas and providing vote recommendations
•Formulating questions for floor debate, committee meetings, and legislative hearings
•Representing the Senator and his policy positions in meetings with lobbyists, advocates, and constituents
•Overseeing the Deputy Legislative Counsel and management the day-to-day operation of the Senator’s Albany office

Additional Comments Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the chief of staff, Samuel Vasquez Martinez, at svasquez@nysenate.gov.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

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.

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

Name Hiring Manager

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address svasquez@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 322 Eighth Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10001

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the chief of staff, Samuel Vasquez Martinez, at svasquez@nysenate.gov.