Description:

An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service within the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission for applicants who meet the requirements below:

Title: Assistant Legal Counsel, NJ ELEC

Salary: $80,755.57 - $118,678.17 (P26)

Location: Election Law Enforcement Commission

25 South Stockton Street, 5th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08608

Number of Positions Available: TBD

Duties: Under the direction of the Legal Counsel, Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJELEC), assists in the legal representation of the NJELEC; represents the Commission in civil matters enforcing the New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act and all statutes within the NJELEC's jurisdiction and Commission regulations; conducts legal research concerning Constitutional, statutory and regulatory interpretation; prepares reports, summaries and recommendations on the impact and scope of legislation or regulations; does related work as required.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.

License: Admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. NOTE: Applicants for admission to the NJ Bar awaiting results of the NJ Bar examination are encouraged to apply. NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Benefits: The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Paid Benefit Leave (vacation, sick, and administrative leave)
13 Paid Holidays
Alternative Workweek Program*
Telework*
Pension
Deferred Compensation
Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision care) and Life Insurance
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
Commuter Tax Savings Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pursuant to the State/Commission's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Same Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ CSC “SAME” program, your Schedule A or B letter must be submitted along with your resume and any other required supporting documents indicated on the announcement by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit the CSC website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

Located at: 25 South Stockton Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey