Associate Counsel

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is a nonpartisan, independent city agency dedicated to empowering New Yorkers in their elections through increased openness, transparency, and equity. The Legal unit advises on a range of legal matters including campaign finance law, election law, employment and labor law, contracting and procurement, conflict of interest laws, and litigation. This role is primarily focused on enforcing New York City’s campaign finance laws and rules, with opportunities for legal research, analysis, and writing within the general counsel’s office.

Requirements

• Law degree and admission to the New York state bar required (candidates with pending admission status may be considered).
• One year of legal experience.
• Excellent legal research, legal writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to engage with external parties in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Ability to present detailed legal arguments in an administrative hearing.
• Demonstrated interest in public service and commitment to the CFB’s mission.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 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.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity, teamwork, and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Prosecuting enforcement actions against campaigns and independent spenders.
• Appearing before the 5-member Campaign Finance Board regarding formal and informal complaints and/or investigations, including reviewing and analyzing submissions, drafting administrative determinations, issuing recommendations on civil penalties, and meeting/corresponding with campaigns.
• 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 the agency on matters relating to records retention, freedom of information, privacy and identifying information compliance, procurement and contracting procedures, and other areas of law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level