<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 02/27/25</p> <p>Applications Due04/30/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID181714</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 Minority, 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 $60000 to $65000 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 35</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 Room 440 Capitol</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12248</p> <p>Duties Description The New York State Assembly Minority Counsel's Office is NOW HIRING and actively seeking applicants to fill the position of Associate Counsel to the Ranking Minority Assemblymember on various Committees. The starting salary is $60,000 annually.</p> <p>The Associate Counsel will work as part of a team on behalf of the Assembly Minority Leader, Assemblymembers, Ranking Minority Members, and relevant central and Member staff. 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.). Associate Counsel's are expected to keep abreast of current litigation and publications, articles, other state legislation.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school and must have passed the New York State Bar Exam and be admitted, pending admission or have the ability to waive into the New York State Bar. All candidates are expected to live and work in the Capital Region of New York. Strong writing, research and oratory skills, and the ability to work under pressure are required. Variable hours as determined by Supervisor based on Legislative Session hours and Legislative Term.</p> <p>Additional Comments Additional Comments:</p> <p>Comprehensive and unrivaled State benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Dental insurance </li><li>Employee assistance program </li><li>Flexible spending account </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Parental leave </li><li>Retirement plan </li><li>Tuition reimbursement </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Paige Nestler</p> <p>Telephone 518-455-4257</p> <p>Fax 518-455-5930</p> <p>Email Address nestlerp@nyassembly.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Room 440, Capitol</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12248</p>