Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) · 14 hours ago
Associate Counsel
Mercer County, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
4+ years expThe Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is seeking an Associate Counsel to perform legal research and draft various legal documents under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel. The role involves managing document productions, maintaining records, and providing guidance on administrative tasks related to legal matters.
Environmental Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drafts or provides legal review of public notices, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, contracts, resolutions, rules, regulations, by-laws, affidavits, public hearing and meeting notices, correspondence, and other documents
Performs legal research concerning existing and proposed rules, policies, guidance documents, and adjudications
Performs other types of research, including on practices of other agencies
Manages and provides guidance on document productions in litigation and non-litigation contexts
Maintains the Employee Handbook and provides guidance to management and staff on its development and implementation
Locates and coordinates with expert and fact witnesses
Synopsizes transcripts of proceedings and other documents
Refines and maintains records management systems in administrative and litigation contexts
Serves as custodian of files where necessary
Attends proceedings before courts and agencies to assist legal and other staff
Liaises with other government agencies
Instructs and guides support personnel as needed
Is a member of and supports DRBC’s legal team in all duties related to the business of the Commission
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree (J.D.) from an accredited college
Admittance to the Bar, preferably but not necessarily in New Jersey or Pennsylvania
Minimum legal/ legislative experience of four (4) years for E-21 or seven (7) years for E-24
Ability to communicate ideas in writing or speech in a clear, concise, accurate and diplomatic manner
Knowledge of fundamental administrative law principles and concepts, including but not limited to state and federal administrative procedure acts, principles of interpretation of rules and statutes, and public records disclosure laws
Commitment to high standards of ethics and public service
Highly developed organizational skills
Attention to detail
Ability to track and meet deadlines and to juggle multiple assignments
Interest in working in a multi-disciplinary environment involving law, science, public policy and other disciplines
Ability to research, interpret and apply state and federal statutes, regulations and guidances
Ability to initiate and maintain communication with officials in other government agencies, as well as with counsel for regulated entities
Knowledge and willingness to learn information systems used by the agency and our counterparts
Ability and desire to develop the expertise to advance to Assistant General Counsel (E-26) in the future
Preferred
Experience in environmental law preferred but not essential
Benefits
Health (including prescription drug coverage)
Dental and vision insurance
Participation in retirement and deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Long term disability insurance
State of New Jersey Temporary Disability and Family Leave coverage
Annual paid sick and vacation leave
Four (4) personal days
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Telework or compressed work schedules
Company
Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC)
Managing, Protecting and Improving the Basin's Water Resources Since 1961 The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC or Commission) was formed in 1961 when President Kennedy and the governors of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York signed concurrent compact legislation—the Delaware River Basin Compact—into law, creating a regional body with the force of law to oversee a unified approach to managing a river system without regard to political boundaries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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