Senior Legislative Counsel

Posted on: 02-12-2024

Description:

Minimum Qualifications •J.D. required, admission to the New York State Bar preferred

At least three years of state legislative experience strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Exceptional communications skills in both speaking and writing
Experience with qualitative and/or academic research
Willingness to travel or relocate when Albany presence required

Duties Description Manhattan-based State Senator is seeking a full-time Senior Legislative Counsel to serve as the primary staff member overseeing the Senator's work as Chair of the NYS Committee on Judiciary. The Senior Legislative Counsel will serve as senior staff to the Senator and will be the staff member primarily responsible for the Senator's legislative work.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serving as the Senator's senior staff representative on the NYS Committee on Judiciary
Providing legal and policy research and counsel for the Senator and his staff
Developing and drafting legislative proposals
Overseeing the Senator's legislative and budgetary agenda, and developing political strategies to achieve those agendas
Drafting reports, white papers, op-eds and supporting legislative materials on a host of policy issues
Assisting in creating public forums on various issues
Assisting in campaigns to further legislative initiatives
Managing and directing the policy research of legislative aides
Reviewing active lists and committee agendas and providing vote recommendations
Formulating questions for floor debate, committee meetings, and legislative hearings
Representing the Senator and his policy positions in meetings with lobbyists, advocates, and constituents
Overseeing the Deputy Legislative Counsel and management the day-to-day operation of the Senator's Albany office

Additional Comments Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the chief of staff, Samuel Vasquez Martinez, at svasquez@nysenate.gov.

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

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.

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