Research Counsel
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$83,060 - $118,870
Annually
Supervised by the President Pro Tem and Clerk of the Council, work assignments are received from Common Council members and committees and involve responsibility for research, budget review and development, and assisting in the development and review of legislation. Attendance at Common Council meetings is required.
In addition to attending Common Council meetings, the new Research Councel typically:
Identifies, reviews, researches and analyzes policy, financial and budget I issues, impacts and relative risks related to proposed council legislation, and executive initiated actions and interests
Attends and reports on Common Council committee meetings and caucuses, and drafts committee reports
Provides staff support to council standing and ad hoc committees; prepares, assembles and assures timely distribution of briefing materials to interested parties; and prepares and documents options and recommendations for committee action
Assist the Common Council in the annual budget process, including documentation and design of spreadsheets analysis, interpretation of and recommendations on revenue and expenditure data and trends, funding needs and staffing levels
Coordinates with executive department to collect data, prepare reports, and gather information relative to the council's program and budget review needs
Prepares research papers and statistical and narrative reports
Identifies legal questions, and incorporates legal advice and opinions into policy analysis and recommendations to Council
Assists in updating and maintenance of Common Council website and related electronic materials
Receives, analyzes and replies to a variety of correspondence, usually of a confidential and/or routine matter
Department:
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Yes
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
Must have an LL.B or J.D. degree from an accredited law school, and be admitted to practice law, registered and in good standing in the State of New York. *Preference may be given to a candidate with experience in the practice of municipal law.
Thorough knowledge of the legislative processes, laws and regulations governing the actions of the Common Council;
Thorough knowledge of local and state laws and the established precedents and sources of legal reference involved
Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to the particular circumstances
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized and able to prioritize and manage time effectively
Can maintain records in a concise and logical manner
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public