Attorney, Growth Management & Intergovernmental Affairs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Florida Legislature seeks an attorney expert on Florida local governments with emphasis on growth management and housing. The attorney researches and prepares bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responds to inquiries; and develops correspondence.

The attorney also provides counsel to legislative committees and works under supervision of the staff director and policy chief. Key duties include drafting legislation, monitoring committee progress, analyzing state and federal law,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience required.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Doctorate can substitute for two years of experience.
• Professional experience can substitute for education year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize proposed legislation to assess impact.
• Conduct state and federal legal research and interpret laws.
• Draft legislation and amendments.
• Monitor committee legislation through reference and floor.
• Provide counsel and advice to legislative committees.
• Prepare oral and written reports on research and work.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years of professional experience

Master's degree substitute (1 year)

Doctorate substitute (2 years)

Job description

Florida Legislature seeks an attorney expert on Florida local governments with emphasis on growth management and housing. The attorney researches and prepares bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responds to inquiries; and develops correspondence.

The attorney also provides counsel to legislative committees and works under supervision of the staff director and policy chief. Key duties include drafting legislation, monitoring committee progress, analyzing state and federal law,