Ethics Counsel for Legislators & Staff

Senate, NYS; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission seeks a full-time Associate Counsel based in Albany to assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director in providing guidance on ethics laws to legislators and staff.

The role requires NY State Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while preserving political neutrality. The successful candidate will also review financial disclosures and support inquiries while upholding neutrality.

Qualifications

• NY State Bar admission required.
• Strong legal research and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials.
• Ability to maintain political neutrality.
• Knowledge of Public Officers Law.

Responsabilités

• Assist Executive Director and Deputy Director with guidance on ethics laws to legislators and staff.
• Conduct legal research on Public Officers Law.
• Review annual financial disclosure filings.

Connaissances

Legal research

Written communication

Confidentiality

Political neutrality

Public Officers Law knowledge

Formation

Admitted to NY State Bar

Description du poste

The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission seeks a full-time Associate Counsel based in Albany to assist the Executive Director and Deputy Director in providing guidance on ethics laws to legislators and staff.

The role requires NY State Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while preserving political neutrality. The successful candidate will also review financial disclosures and support inquiries while upholding neutrality.