Attorney

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

The Florida Legislature's Senate Committee on Criminal Justice seeks a skilled attorney to support the examination and preparation of legislation, legal instruments, opinions, and briefs. The role involves research to assist the staff director and providing counsel to legislative committees.

The position emphasizes knowledge of Florida law, ability to interpret statutes, and clear communication. Salary is commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package.

Formación

• Attorney must be in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Experience in legislative or government legal work preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret state statutes and court decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal counsel and advice to legislators and committees.
• Draft and analyze legislation, amendments, and legal opinions.
• Research Florida statutes and related case law.
• Monitor legislative progress through committees and on the floor.
• Communicate findings clearly to staff and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Statutory interpretation

Oral and written communication

Policy analysis

Legislative process knowledge

Educación

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar

Descripción del empleo

The Florida Legislature

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice

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 a Form 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

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].