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Company: Albany Law School , NY
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Job Reference: 82516
Job description:
A leading law school is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Government Law Center. The successful candidate may be appointed as a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, depending on experience. The Government Law Center is a think tank providing nonpartisan legal and policy analysis on key issues facing state and local governments while preparing the next generation of lawyers and leaders in the public sector.

Staff Attorney - Government Law Center
Location: Albany, NY
Job Type: Full time

Essential Job Functions:
• Under the supervision of the Director, conducts scholarly and policy-oriented research in the areas of law, governance, and public policy to advance the Center’s academic mission, inform public discourse, and support programmatic initiatives.
• In collaboration with the Director, supervises and mentors summer pre-law Fellows, GLC work-study students, and field placement students by providing guidance in research design, writing, and professional development, and by evaluating their work in support of Center projects.
• In coordination with the Director, develops and produces written publications in various formats, including research papers, policy briefs, and reports, based on the Center’s research and program activities, ensuring accuracy, scholarly rigor, and accessibility for diverse audiences.
• Assists the Director with the development and administration of GLC programs and initiatives, including attending planning meetings, drafting program proposals and budgets, and identifying and pursuing potential funding sources to sustain program growth.
• Ensures compliance with assigned grants and contracts by monitoring deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements, and by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to meet institutional and sponsor obligations.
• Supports the implementation and evaluation of GLC programs and special projects as assigned by the Director, providing research, logistical, and administrative support to enhance program quality and impact.
• Provides support for the general legal and administrative work of the GLC, including drafting and reviewing contracts, subcontracts, and memoranda of agreement or understanding, and ensuring alignment with policies and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director to support the Center’s academic, research, and service missions.

Qualifications:
JD from an ABA approved law school
Admission to the NYS Bar
State or local government experience (including executive or legislative branch) and/or public policy experience in the non-profit sector is strongly preferred.
Minimum five years of related experience in the public sector.
Interest in one or more of the following areas: human services law, mental health law, health law, disability law, administrative law, environmental law, public sector ethics, non-profit law, or state and federal constitutional law.

Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year. The salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.

Application Instructions:
Cover letter
Resume/curriculum vitae
Contact information for at least three professional references.

Staff Attorney - Government Law Center
$80,000-$95,000













82516
Company: Albany Law School
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Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-$95,000
 
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Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Albany, NY USA
Zip/Postal Code: 12201
Post Date: 12/18/2025
 
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