Attorney

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida seeks an attorney to assist in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs and legal documents in Tallahassee. The role provides counsel to legislative committees and conducts legal research to support policy decisions.

Qualifications include admission to The Florida Bar, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to interpret state and federal statutes. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience interpreting Florida statutes and legislative processes.
• Ability to counsel legislators and staff on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research evaluating state statutes and preparing opinions.
• Draft legislative bills, bill analyses, and amendments under supervision.
• Monitor legislation through committees and floor proceedings.
• Provide legal counsel to legislators and committees on legal matters.
• Recommend changes to legislation based on case law and agency input.
• Perform meetings, presentations, and independent legal research as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Legislation analysis

Oral and written communication

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

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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 Interests with 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 commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

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

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.