Drafting Support Specialist I

Senate; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Senate is seeking a Drafting Support Specialist I in the Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis office. The role focuses on preparing legislative documents, summaries, and memos to support the drafting team during the legislative process.

The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be nonpartisan, possess strong proofreading and communication skills, and be proficient in MS Word, with the capacity to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 1 year writing/editing experience in a professional setting.
• Nonpartisan background.
• Proofreading, editing, grammar, and spelling skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to learn specialized software systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of documents including bill drafts, amendments, memos, and bill summaries for the office.
• Proofread assigned drafts and other documents for accuracy.
• Provide administrative, clerical, and technical support to maintain office functionality.

Skills

High School diploma

Writing/editing experience

Nonpartisan background

Proofreading

Communication skills

MS Word proficiency

Learn specialized software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis (SCRFA) is accepting applications to fill a role of Drafting Support Specialist I.

SCRFA is a nonpartisan office that provides objective legal, policy, research, and fiscal analysis services to Senators and Senate committees. SCRFA serves all Senators regardless of party and does not advocate for or against legislation or policy positions. In this nonpartisan position, the successful candidate will be expected to remain free from political party affiliation, bias, or designation for the duration of the appointment. The credibility and reputation of this office, and the trust placed in it by Senators and staff, depend on maintaining its nonpartisan status.

The Minnesota Senate prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Minnesota Senate is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace for our employees.

This is a non-partisan position, and the expectation is that the successful candidate will remain free from political party affiliation, bias, or designation the duration of the appointment.

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.

Salary: Salary range for this position is $50,299.92 - $84,188.16 with salary level within this range commensurate with experience. New hires typically begin toward the lower end of the range, with starting salaries primarily determined by using the Minnesota Senate’s comprehensive salary calculator and are not individually negotiated within the full salary range. A salary premium is applied to the salary range minimum based upon how an applicant’s work experience aligns with the job responsibilities. Future salary movements may occur based on Senate policy, tenure, and work performance.

Days of Work/Hours: Monday-Friday/8am-5pm. This position requires long and irregular hours and the ability to meet tight deadlines during the legislative session (typically January through May), including evening and weekend work. Additional paid time off will be available.

Telework: This position works on-site in the Minnesota Senate Building and Minnesota Capitol during the legislative session. When the legislature is not in session, flexible hybrid options may be available.

Appointment Type: Full-time/Permanent

Department: Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis

Reports to: Drafting Support Specialist Supervisor

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate pool is determined. Resumes will be reviewed starting November 20, 2026.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Drafting Support Specialist to Senate Counsel Attorneys, Research Analysts, and Fiscal Analysts to prepare legislative documents, draft summaries, prepare memos, and complete other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of documents including bill drafts, amendments, memos, and bill summaries for the office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis.
• Proofread assigned bill drafts, amendments, engrossments, summaries, memos, or other documents for accuracy.
• Provide administrative, clerical, and technical support to the office of Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis to maintain office functionality.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies your knowledge/ability in the areas listed below:

• A High School diploma/GED/equivalent AND One (1) year of experience writing or editing in a professional setting, legal work, drafting bill summaries and amendments, or proofreading bill drafts, amendments, engrossments, summaries, memos, or other documents.
• A nonpartisan background.
• Proofreading, editing, grammar, and spelling skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and ability to learn specialized software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process.
• Ability to balance conflicting demands.
• Ability to learn and follow legislative terminology and proceedings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to produce very accurate work under time pressure and long hours.
• Previous legislative experience and knowledge of the Revisor of Statutes bill drafting system.

An Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer