Associate Counsel

Duties Description The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission, established by Section 80 of the Legislative Law, seeks a full-time Associate Counsel. The position is based in Albany, NY.

Duties of this position include:

• Assisting the Executive Director/Counsel and Deputy Director/Counsel in providing guidance, assistance, and training relating to the ethics laws to members of the legislature and their staff;
• Conducting legal research and preparing memos on relevant areas of Public Officers Law;
• Reviewing and examining statutory annual financial disclosure filings.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar. Strong research and written communication skills are required. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive materials. Employees of the Legislative Ethics Commission must maintain political neutrality and are not permitted to engage in political activity.

Additional Comments This position is Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Salary range is $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes, cover letter and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

By mail:

Nicole Bratek

Legislative Office Building

Box 75

Albany, NY 12247

By e-mail:

[email protected]

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

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.

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