Deputy Legislative Counsel – State Law & Drafting

State of California; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks an attorney to provide professional legal services to Members of the California Legislature and, when needed, to executive and judicial branches and private citizens. Under supervision, the attorney will handle existing law and proposed legislation.

Minimum qualifications include active California State Bar membership and strong research, drafting, and writing skills. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, with long hours and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Membership in the California State Bar is required.
• Ability to perform and direct legal research and drafting.
• Excellent English usage, grammar, and legal writing skills.
• Ability to work under high pressure and long hours while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services on existing law and proposed legislation.
• Draft and review legal documents and opinions for the Legislature and, in certain cases, executive and judicial branches.

Skills

Legal research

Statutory drafting

Oral/written communication

Education

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

State of California seeks an attorney to provide professional legal services to Members of the California Legislature and, when needed, to executive and judicial branches and private citizens. Under supervision, the attorney will handle existing law and proposed legislation.

Minimum qualifications include active California State Bar membership and strong research, drafting, and writing skills. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, with long hours and tight deadlines.