Attorney

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida is seeking an attorney to provide legal work in examining and preparing legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents. The role includes researching to assist the staff director and offering counsel to legislative committees.

The position emphasizes interpreting state and federal legislation, advising on legal matters, and drafting bills and amendments under supervision in a dynamic legislative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to provide legal counsel.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.

Responsibilities

• Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions submitted by authorized persons.
• Drafts legislative bills, bill analyses, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.
• Monitors the progress of legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs; interprets state and federal legislation related to programs of any governmental unit.
• Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.
• Conducts legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff; answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.
• Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsels.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Legal terminology

Florida law

Legal procedure

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Job description

General Summary

Provides legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents; conducts research to assist the staff director; and provides counsel and advice to legislative committees.

Financial Disclosure

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file aForm 1 – Statement of Financial Interestswith the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions submitted by authorized persons.


• Drafts legislative bills, bill analyses, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.

• Monitors the progress of legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.


• Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs; interprets state and federal legislation related to programs of any governmental unit.


• Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.


• Conducts legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff; answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.

• Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsels.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal terminology.


• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.


• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.


• Ability to provide legal counsel.


• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.


• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.


• Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.


• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing.


• Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.


• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.


• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.


• Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.


• Ability to collect and analyze data.


• Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.


• Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.


• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.

Minimum Qualifications

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at [phone].