Capitol Hill Amending Clerk — Part-Time

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Utah State Senate is seeking a flexible part-time Amending Clerk to participate in the annual legislative session. This nonpartisan, seasonal role runs January 18 through March 5, with daily session work and possible extended hours in the final weeks. Business attire is required.

You will support the Secretary of the Senate by amending and engrossing legislation, coordinating with attorneys, filing official versions, and preparing transmittal letters to the House. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Punctuality, dependability, and nonpartisanship is a MUST for this position
• Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
• Familiarity with an office environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products and other legislative software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work under pressure and time constraints, and maintain an organized work area
• Exhibit good work ethics and integrity

Responsibilities

• Following the Secretary of the Senate’s direction and instruction
• Ensuring that amendments are properly incorporated into legislation by comparing digital versions of amendments with original versions
• Using specialized legislative software to complete incorporation of amendments
• Working with drafting attorneys to address issues with amendments
• Maintaining and filing official versions of legislation and amendments
• Preparing official transmittal letters for each piece of legislation to be sent to the House of Representatives and ensuring the prompt delivery and receipt of transmitted legislation
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Nonpartisanship

Office environment

Microsoft Office

Legislative software

Oral and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legislative software

Job description

The Utah State Senate is seeking a flexible part-time Amending Clerk to participate in the annual legislative session. This nonpartisan, seasonal role runs January 18 through March 5, with daily session work and possible extended hours in the final weeks. Business attire is required.

You will support the Secretary of the Senate by amending and engrossing legislation, coordinating with attorneys, filing official versions, and preparing transmittal letters to the House. Other duties as assigned.