Attorney - Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Florida Legislature in Florida is seeking an attorney specialized in local government, growth management, and housing. You will research and prepare bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; respond to inquiries; and provide counsel to legislative committees.

Under supervision, you will monitor legislation, communicate with agencies and local governments, and produce detailed reports. A strong writing background and knowledge of Florida law are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with professional research or analytical work.
• Master's or Doctorate may substitute for experience as allowed.
• Experience substituting for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and summarizes proposed legislation for state-wide impact.
• Conducts legal research and interprets laws and regulations.
• Drafts legislation and amendments for committees and floors.
• Monitors committee progress and legislative implementation.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work.

Skills

Legal research

Legislation analysis

Writing proficiency

Oral communication

Policy interpretation

Data interpretation

Committee liaison

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Doctorate substitution

Job description

The Florida Legislature

Florida House of Representatives

General Summary

This position functions as an expert on matters related to Florida’s local governments, with a specific focus on growth management and housing. The position also has responsibility for local bills. Under supervision of the staff director and the policy chief, the attorney applies this expertise when researching and preparing bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responding to inquiries; and developing correspondence. The attorney also 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

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state, local governments, and other entities and individuals.
• Conducts state and federal legal research and analyzes and interprets state and federal laws and regulations, as well as local ordinances and resolutions.
• Drafts legislation and amendments to legislation.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation by the Executive branch and local governments, and the interpretation of legislation by the Judicial branch, to ascertain whether legislative intent is met.
• Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by monitoring agency rulemaking, collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency and local government personnel.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work such as end of session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of home rule authority.
• Knowledge of growth management and housing.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Knowledge of committee subject area.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
• 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, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of legislators and their staff, the public, and lobbyists.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• A 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.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

For attorneys: 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].