<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 07/07/25</p> <p>Applications Due08/08/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID191717</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS</p> <p>TitleAssociate Counsel</p> <p>Occupational CategoryLegal</p> <p>Salary GradeNS</p> <p>Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $70000 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 9 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12248</p> <p>Duties Description The office of Program & Counsel provides central staff support to the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference. Staff works in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment to provide policy analysis & advice on the legal and constitutional aspects of legislation within assigned subject matter areas. Additionally, staff represents the Assembly Majority Democratic Conference in negotiations with the Senate and the Executive on the annual state budget. Other duties include research and development of policy initiatives.</p> <p>The Associate Counsel will work as part of a team on behalf of the Assembly Majority Leader, Assemblymember's, Ranking Majority Members, and relevant central and Member staff.</p> <p>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.).</p> <p>Associate Counsel's are expected to keep abreast of current litigation and publications, articles, other state legislation.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications NYS bar admission and have a flexible schedule. Counsel's work product should be objective, analytical, accurate and thorough.</p> <p>Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and analyze voluminous material in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.</p> <p>Additional Comments During the session time frame (January-June), work hours could be more than 40 per week.</p> <p>Annual salary commensurate with experience and includes the NYS public employee benefit package of paid time off, Medical, Dental and life insurance, state pension, and eligibility for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Holly</p> <p>Telephone 518-455-4015</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address resumerecruit@nyassembly.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12248</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingIn the email subject line write: Associate Counsel position</p>