Description:

The Legislative Division supports the legislative and policy work of the New York City Council. The Division is comprised of the Governmental Affairs Division, Human and Social Services Division, Infrastructure Division, Legislative Counsel and Drafting Division, Compliance Division and Data Operations and Web Development Division. The Governmental Affairs, Human and Social Services, and Infrastructure Divisions provide bill drafting, legal analysis, hearing coordination, and oversight for the majority of the City Council's committees. Committee staff includes one or more legislative committee counsels and one or more policy analysts that, together, provide legal and policy advice to the Speaker, Committee Chairs, and Council Members on issues facing the City. Legislative committee counsels are additionally responsible for negotiating and drafting final legislation to present to the City Council for a vote.

We are seeking a top-notch dedicated attorney to serve as committee counsel to one or more of the following City Council committees: Housing and Buildings.

Salary Range:
$75,934 to $102,521

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting, amending and negotiating local legislation.
Conducting legal research and analyzing legal and policy issues.
Overseeing legislation as it moves through the legislative process.
Advising Council Members and their staff.
Working with various stakeholders outside of the City Council.
Staffing one or more City Council committees.
Preparing for and organizing committee hearings and drafting committee reports and committee briefing papers.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar or must be in the process of applying for admission.
Must possess superior writing, research, and analytical skills.
Strong communication and organizational abilities, and excellent academic credentials.
Able to use discretion and judgment when necessary to handle confidential information.
Able to interact successfully with elected officials and other stakeholders.
Hard-working, detail-oriented, and committed to public interest work.
Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Client-oriented and a team player.
General computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook are essential. Proficiency with Westlaw is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with New York City government and/or housing policy is a plus.

Additional Information:
New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment.

For eligible employees, health, dental and vision insurance coverage are offered upon hire. Retirement plans, deferred compensation plans, group life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, training resources, health & fitness reimbursement and wellness programs are also available.

The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact EEOOfficer@council.nyc.gov.