Job Information
New York State Civil Service Associate Counsel in Albany, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Public Employment Relations Board
Title Associate Counsel
Occupational Category Legal
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $115283 to $145682 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Empire State Plaza
Agency Bldg 2, 20th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Duties Description Under the direction of the General Counsel of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), the incumbent will perform the following duties: Represent the agency and its agents, including the Board, in New York State court actions. This includes CPLR Article 78 special proceedings in various jurisdictions and venues. May also initiate court proceedings on behalf of the Board, including applications for injunctive relief, and enforcement and contempt proceedings.Assist the New York State Attorney General in its representation of PERB in federal court. Confer and correspond with outside agencies and/or representatives on questions of law and procedure.Perform legal research, create internal reports, draft motions, answer briefs and present oral arguments as directed. Participate in appearances, including conferences, hearings, and arguments, in-person and/or remotely as the courts require.May respond to Freedom of Information Law requests and general inquiries.Travel as needed.Other duties as directed.
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and a member in good standing with a minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission. Specialized experience is defined as civil practice litigation experience in New York State or federal courts. Taylor Law or National Labor Relations Act knowledge preferred. PERB will consider candidates with appropriate post-bar experience and bar admission in a state with reciprocity with NYS. Candidates with bar admission in another state must obtain NYS bar admission prior to their hire date. For more information on NYS bar admission in a state with reciprocity with NYS, go to: https://www.nybarexam.org/AOM/AdmissiononMotion.htm
Additional Comments PERB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender, military status, religion or any other prohibited category.Incumbents may be allowed to work up to 50% remote, depending on work demands and after initial training.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Hiring Manager
Telephone 518-457-2676
Fax
Email Address perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 2, Floor 20
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12220
Notes on Applying If interested in this position, please forward a cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, resume, three (3) references, and a writing sample to the attention of Hiring Manager at perb.sm.jobs@perb.ny.gov by 05/8/2026. Be sure to indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.