Capitol Legislative Paralegal: Research & Drafting

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Behavioral health

Life insurance

Job summary

Illinois House of Representatives Legal Unit is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal, administrative, and research support to staff attorneys. The role involves assisting with legislative drafting, tracking state legislation, organizing committee documentation, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced public policy environment.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting, file maintenance, and coordinating meetings with legislative stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years paralegal or legal assistant experience, preferably in government or legislative affairs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Political Science, Legal Studies or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of legislative process and legal terminology.
• Proficient with legal research databases and standard office software (Google Suite preferred).
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple attorneys’ work.
• Excellent written and oral communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, statutory, legislative, and policy research under attorney supervision.
• Prepare, assemble, organize, and synthesize information for the Legal Unit.
• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legislative proposals, amendments, and memos.
• Maintain legal files, electronic repositories, and legislative reference databases.
• Respond to legal research inquiries from House members, staff, and state agency personnel.
• Coordinate meetings between attorneys and legislative stakeholders.
• Perform other administrative duties to support legal operations.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Discretion with confidential materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Political Science, Legal Studies or related field

Tools

Legal research databases

Google Workspace

Job description

Illinois House of Representatives Legal Unit is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal, administrative, and research support to staff attorneys. The role involves assisting with legislative drafting, tracking state legislation, organizing committee documentation, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced public policy environment.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting, file maintenance, and coordinating meetings with legislative stakeholders.