Associate Counsel

New York State Legislative Ethics Commission; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission in Albany, NY seeks a full-time Associate Counsel. The role involves advising legislators and staff on ethics laws, conducting legal research, and reviewing annual financial disclosures.

Minimum qualifications include admission to the New York State Bar, strong research and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Strong research and written communication skills required.
• Employees must maintain political neutrality and are not permitted to engage in political activity.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Executive Director/Counsel and Deputy Director/Counsel in guiding ethics laws to legislators and staff.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on Public Officers Law areas.
• Review and examine statutory annual financial disclosure filings.

Skills

Strong research

Strong written communication

Confidentiality

Political neutrality

Education

NY State Bar admission

Job 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: (i) 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; (ii) conducting legal research and preparing memos on relevant areas of Public Officers Law;(iii) 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.

The Legislative Ethics Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience.