Deputy Counsel-Office of the Counsel to the Majority

NY HELP No Agency Assembly Majority, NYS Title Deputy Counsel-Office of the Counsel to the Majority Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $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 State NY Zip Code 12248 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; andPerform 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 Applying Please write in the subject line of your email: “Deputy Counsel – Office of the Counsel to the Majority”