Associate Counsel

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Organization: New York City Campaign Finance Board
Department: Managerial

Salary range: $90, – $95,

Job title: Associate Counsel

Experience level: One year of legal experience or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Location: Manhattan, New York City

The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is seeking an Associate Counsel to join their mission-driven team. As the city's small donor democracy program, the CFB is dedicated to making New York City's local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. The associate counsel will report to the General Counsel and work with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90, – $95,.

Responsibilities:
- Prosecuting enforcement actions against campaigns and independent spenders;
- Representing the agency in administrative hearings, collection actions, and Article 78 proceedings;
- Drafting and analyzing rules, legislation, and advisory opinions;
- Conducting research and drafting memoranda in response to legal inquiries;
- Providing legal counsel to other units, including review of Candidate Handbook and Voter Guide.

Requirements:
- required (candidates with pending admission status may be considered);
- One year of legal experience or equivalent experience in a relevant field;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to write persuasively;
- Ability to track multiple deadlines across different election cycles;
- Ability to engage with external parties in a professional and empathetic manner;
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively;
- Excellent legal research, legal writing, and analytical skills;
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.

Preferred skills:
- Experience in NYC government, election law, campaign finance or a related field;
- Experience in administrative law and/or regulatory enforcement;
- Ability to present detailed legal arguments in an administrative hearing;
- Creativity;
- Demonstrated interest in public service and commitment to the CFB's mission;
- Experience in legislation and regulation.

Benefits:
The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training, coaching), wellness programs, and much more!

To Apply:
All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York (/). Please search and apply to the job ID number listed above. A resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the . Department of Education's website at /

Residency Requirement:
City Residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The City also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and city laws. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact the agency at o or .

Join the New York City Campaign Finance Board and contribute to a more open, transparent, and equitable local democracy. Apply now for the position of Associate Counsel and make a difference in the city's political landscape.

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Medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reimbursement, flexible and hybrid work schedule, career development opportunities, wellness programs

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Legal research, legal writing, oral and written communication, multitasking, time management, attention to detail, teamwork, creativity

Law degree

Apply through NYC Government Jobs website, include resume and cover letter

Qualification and Experience Law degree and admission to the New York state bar

Legal