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Drafting State Agency Regulations, NJ Farmland Preservation

Looking for a: In-house Assistant General Counsel
Practice Area:
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Duration: 6-12 Months
Job Description:

(PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION, WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/about/admin/employment)

Part-Time Rule Writing & Processing
$40 – $60 per hour – (Flexible hourly position, employment limited to 944 hours in a fiscal year)
As directed by the SADC Chief of Legal Affairs or Supervising Legal Specialist, researches and drafts proposed regulations and amendments to regulations in accordance with the policy objectives of the SADC and related to the Farmland Preservation Program, Right to Farm Program, and Transfer of Development Rights Program; conducts legal research and drafts publications, guidance documents, fact sheets, presentations and reports related to new or modified regulations; works collaboratively with SADC staff, preservation partners and the public; assists with planning and participating in conferences, public hearings, listening sessions, and other public events; coordinates, as necessary, with other local, state, and federal agencies, SADC preservation partners, and the agricultural community, in the execution of the above duties.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience involving legal or legislative research, drafting rules, regulations, or amendments, and/or interpreting statutes.
NOTE: Appointees currently matriculating in an accredited law school as an LL. B or J.D. candidate may substitute such enrollment for the three (3) years of required experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to applicants with a J.D.; three (3) years of experience involving legal or legislative research, drafting of rules, regulations, or amendments, and/or the interpretation of statutes; strong knowledge of, commitment to, and experience in real estate, land conservation and/or farmland preservation; exceptional writing skills; and experience analyzing complex policy and legal problems and recommending and implementing effective solutions.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey
Posted On: January 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm