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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/10/24

Applications Due11/15/24

Vacancy ID169338

NY HELPNo

AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleDeputy Counsel-Office of the Counsel to the Majority

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $85000 to $105000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address NYS Capital

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12248

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a law degree from an accredited law school; be admitted to and in good standing with the NYS Bar; have at least three years of relevant experience and be able to demonstrate strong legal research and analysis.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Counsel to the Majority, the duties of the Deputy Counsel include but are not limited to the following:

*Analyze, interpret, and advise as to legislative powers and duties;

*Review legislation for various constitutional requirements and/or impact on the Assembly;

*Assist with litigation;

*Perform legal research on matters pertaining to the Assembly;

*Provide legal support and advice to Assembly members and employees;

*Act as the parliamentarian for Assembly session proceedings;

*Work with and among other offices within the Assembly and state government to effectuate the duties of the office; and

*Perform any other duties as may be necessary.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity or experience with one or more of the following:

*NYS Government;

*Litigation in state court, federal court, and/or administrative proceedings;

*Employment law;

*Public Officers Law (FOIL, Open Meetings Law, ethics laws)

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

Name Rebecca Mudie

Telephone 518-455-4191

Fax

Email Address mudier@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street NYS Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12248

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease write in the subject line of your email: “Deputy Counsel – Office of the Counsel to the Majority”

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