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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/27/26

Applications Due12/30/26

Vacancy ID227835

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencySenate, NYS

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $70000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Duties Description The Associate Counsel position is responsible for analyzing, summarizing, briefing, and drafting legislation before the New York State Senate. The Associate Counsel works collaboratively with members of the Senate Minority Conference Counsel & Program staff to analyze and brief the State Budget, legislation, and policy matters before relevant Senate committees.

Duties of this position include:

• Brief Conference members on proposed legislation and policy matters, and independently research statutes, regulations, public records, databases, and other information sources to collect and analyze data and assess potential impacts on individuals, businesses, organizations, and other affected entities throughout New York State.
• Provide research and policy analysis to assist Senators in preparing for and participating in committee meetings, joint legislative budget hearings, fiscal hearings, and Senate floor proceedings.
• Analyze the Executive Budget, Senate and Assembly one-house budget proposals, and Enacted Budget materials and provide recommendations and briefing materials to the Conference.
• Draft and review legislation, memoranda, bill summaries, talking points, correspondence, and other materials as needed.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments and provide timely updates and analysis to Conference members and staff.
• Work with relevant stakeholders, including advocacy organizations, local governments, businesses, and other interested parties, to ensure their comments and concerns are communicated effectively to Senators.
• Collaborate with other Counsel & Program staff on legislative, budgetary, and policy initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications • Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.

Additional Comments Salary range is $70,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes, cover letter to: jobs@nysenate.gov

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

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