Attorney - Criminal Justice Subcommittee

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The State of Florida seeks an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar to serve the Legislature in Tallahassee. You will conduct legal research, analyze legislation, and draft bills, amendments, staff analyses, and legal memoranda for legislators and committees.

You will provide counsel on state and federal law, monitor legislation through committees, and communicate findings clearly in writing and speech.

Qualifications

• Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Ability to interpret Florida law and provide clear legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Drafts legislative bills and amendments with precise legal language.
• Drafts staff analyses of filed legislation.
• Briefs legislators personally or in writing on committee issues.
• Monitors progress of legislation through committees and floor.
• Provides legal counsel to legislators and committees, interpreting laws.
• Recommends changes to legislation based on case law and agency input.
• Performs legal research on Florida Statutes and related matters.
• Reviews agency actions under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Skills

Legal research

Legislation analysis

Drafting bills

Legal writing

Counseling legislators

Oral communication

Written communication

Policy analysis

Staff coordination

Committee liaison

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

General Summary

This position primarily focuses on criminal legal issues. The attorney conducts legal research; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, staff analyses, legal memoranda, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and 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

• Drafts legislative bills and amendments in technically complete language.
• Drafts staff analyses of filed legislation.
• Briefs legislators personally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Provides legal counsel and advice to Legislators and legislative committees including the development of legislation and legislative programs, and 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.
• Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff, and answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.
• Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority; monitors Florida court cases and administrative decisions and advises agencies accordingly.
• 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 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 deal tactfully and courteously with the public, members and lobbyists.
• 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.

Accommodation for Disability

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