Associate Policy Counsel - New York, United States - NYC Bar Association

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Description

Job Posting:
Associate Policy Counsel

Department:
Policy

Reports to:
Senior Policy Counsel

FLSA:
Exempt

The New York City Bar Association (City Bar), founded in 1870, is a voluntary association of approximately 23,000 lawyers and law students.

The City Bar's mission is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world.

DEPARTMENT FUNCTION

The Policy Department, which is comprised of the Senior Policy Counsel, Director of Advocacy and Associate Policy Counsel, coordinates the City Bar's policy work, legislative activity and advocacy.

Our work addresses international, federal, state and city issues, and is most often directed to government officials, court leaders, legislators, agency heads, other bar associations, and the media.

Our committees participate in shaping public policy in a variety of ways including writing on pending or proposed legislation, testifying at hearings, writing letters to public officials, drafting amicus briefs and making lobby visits (in-person and virtual).

It is our job to facilitate these activities and ensure that the City Bar's reports and policy positions are communicated to the key players at the most impactful times.

In partnership with committee members, we:

Help develop policy positions and determine the best format for communicating those positions, e.g., legislative reports, policy papers, testimony, statements, amicus briefs, op-eds, etc.;
Strategize about how and when to communicate with policymakers and related stakeholders, and conduct meetings and lobby visits with key legislators, staffers and agency officials;
Track legislative developments and provide updates as requested; and
Work with committees to seek sponsors and advocate for legislation they've proposed.

We also work with City Bar leadership to develop and issue statements on current legal issues as they arise.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE, but are not limited to**:

Review/revise draft committee reports, testimony, amicus briefs, research papers, op-eds, etc. and shepherd them through review/approval process
Work with committees to develop policy positions, collaborate, work out conflicts, strategize, etc.
Coordinate with the President, Executive Director, and senior staff to realize policy initiatives and goals, including drafting/editing President's statements and other City Bar communications, forming new task forces and working groups, etc.
Work across departments to effectuate/communicate/collaborate in furtherance of mutual goals and joint projects
Respond to requests and inquiries from press, committees, members, staff, and the public on a myriad of issues
Work with the Director of Advocacy on advocacy projects, including drafting onepage summary documents, such as FAQs, for ease of reference and advocacy talking points
Work with students including law school interns, college interns, etc.
Attend committee meetings as needed
Collaborate with the Programs Department as needed with respect to workshops, panels, and events
Work with Communications team on eNews, press releases, and other policy/communications projects
Coordinate with ABA, State Bar, and other bar associations on resolutions and other projects
Meet with legislators, legislative staff and government officials as needed in coordination with the Director of Advocacy
Meet with foreign/international legal professionals
Take on additional responsibilities/special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

JD required
Minimum 6 years of legal work experience postJD (may include judicial clerkships)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Must have a proactive approach, be detailoriented and organized
Must have strong time management skills and successfully prioritize workload
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently
Prior policy, advocacy or government affairs / relations experience a plus
Prior bar association experience/engagement a plus

This is a full time position with a salary range of $95,000 - $105,000 based on depth of skills and experience.

The New York City Bar Association provides a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing between Christmas and New Year's day this year, day off each year for volunteer work, extra time off in the summer), choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits program, Employee Assistance Program, enhanced short-term/long-term disability insurance, and employee discounts, among others.

To apply:
It is suggested that qualified applicants include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position when