Assistant Counsel, NS-25 (Policy)

State of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New York seeks a licensed attorney with admission to the New York State Bar and at least two years of practice after admission. The role emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, policy evaluation, and effective advocacy in a government setting.

Preferred candidates bring experience in utility services regulation or policy, litigation, consumer protection, administrative law, or investigations and enforcement, along with strong oral and written communication and solid project management

Qualifications

• Requires admission to NY State Bar and two years' post-bar experience.
• Preferred experience: utility services regulation or policy, litigation, consumer protection, administrative law, or investigations and enforcement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bar admission (NY State)

Job description

Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to Bar admission.

Preferred candidate qualifications include experience in utility services regulation or policy, litigation, consumer protection, administrative law, or investigations and enforcement; strong oral and written communication skills; exceptional organizational and analytical skills; experience in project management; and proficiency in working with teams and committees.