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- Last verified Oct 22
About the job
Legal:
This opportunity is offered exclusively to students currently enrolled in Law School and will be supervised by the Legislative Director and the Council Member who is a union side labor and employment attorney who is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, as well as Washington D.C. with experience as in-house counsel at a venture vehicle and running a good government group.
Responsibilities and training include drafting legal memorandum, attending meetings discussing legislative issues, researching current legislation in the City Council, analyzing the effectiveness of existing laws, researching current and proposed laws in other jurisdictions as well as proposing and drafting new legislation. In addition to the regular assignments outlined above, individuals who commit more hours or do an exemplary job will have the option of proposing legislation for introduction that might become law.
See requirements and application details below.