Attorney: Intergovernmental Affairs & Growth Management

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee seeks an Attorney for Intergovernmental Affairs to serve as an expert on Florida local governments, growth management, and housing policy. You will research and prepare bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; respond to inquiries; and provide counsel to legislative committees.

Pursuant to statute, the attorney will monitor legislation, draft amendments, ensure compliance, and keep abreast of new issues affecting the assigned area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
• Master's degree substitutes for one year of required experience; Doctorate substitutes for two years.
• For attorneys, good standing with The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments.
• Respond to inquiries and develop correspondence for legislative committees.
• Provide counsel and advice to legislative committees.
• Draft legislation and amendments; monitor committee progress and implementation of legislation.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute

Doctorate substitute

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee seeks an Attorney for Intergovernmental Affairs to serve as an expert on Florida local governments, growth management, and housing policy. You will research and prepare bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; respond to inquiries; and provide counsel to legislative committees.

Pursuant to statute, the attorney will monitor legislation, draft amendments, ensure compliance, and keep abreast of new issues affecting the assigned area.