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The Counsel assists the Committee staff in providing basic professional services to support the duties and responsibilities of the committee. Teh Counselis responsible for:
- Analyzing legislation for legal and constitutional implications;
- Researching legal issues;
- Preparing preliminary drafts of bills on requests, including program proposals
- Assisting in the preparation of analytical memoranda relating to bills;
- Performing other staff functions, such as preparation for public hearings and private conference, completion of research reports and meeting with individuals and groups regarding legislation.
- $80,000/year
-Candidate must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in NYS.
-Demonstrates strong negotiation and communication skills
-Preferred to have legislative bill drafting experience (NYS Tax Law preferred but not required)
-Excellent legal research and writing skills
-Strong professional judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills.
In the subject line of your submission email, please write: 'Tax Counsel'
This position comes with a state benefit package that includes paid time off, holiday, tuition reimbursement and access to the state retirement system.
In the subject line, please type: Tax Counsel
