Albany, NY, 12260, USA
3 days ago
Assistant Counsel
NY HELP No Agency Legislative Bill Drafting Commission Title Assistant Counsel Occupational Category Legal Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $75000 to $75000 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 35 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address New York State Capitol City Albany State NY Zip Code 12224 Duties Description - Draft or aid in drafting or examining legislative bills and resolutions, and amendments thereto upon the request of Members, committees or staff personnel of either house of the Legislature. - Duties include, but are not limited to, the statutory responsibilities set out in section 25 of the Legislative Law. - Advise as to the constitutionality, consistency or effect of proposed legislation upon request of a Member, committee or staff personnel of either house of the Legislature. - Conduct research and examination as to any subject of proposed legislation upon request of either house of the Legislature.- Assist chief counsel to the commission, senior attorneys and associate counsels with research and drafting.- Work on program bills, departmental bills, and article VII work drafted by the executive or legislative branch under the direction of associate/senior counsels.- Perform such other duties as are necessary to the proper operation of the legal services unit. Proficient in Microsoft Word.Use the Legislative Retrieval Service in order to conduct research and as an aid in the drafting of legislation.- Draft basic legislation as requested by members and legislative staff.- Perform assignments in a reasonable period of time.- Be available to work weeknights and weekends as needed to complete legislative work. Minimum Qualifications Must be a law school graduate and admitted to the practice of law within the State of New York. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Grace Kosinski Telephone 5184557602 Fax Email Address kosinski@nylbdc.gov Address Street 55 Elk Street 1st Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210
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