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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/17/26

Applications Due11/01/26

Vacancy ID224962

NY HELPNo

AgencySenate, NYS

TitleAssociate Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $75000 to $85000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

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 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:
manikas@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 manikas@nysenate.gov

Address

Street State Street and Washington Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested 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:
manikas@nysenate.gov

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