Environmental Policy Counsel & Legislative Analyst

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Florida House of Representatives Office of Administration & Professional Development seeks a Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee) to serve as an environmental law expert. You will research, analyze, and prepare bill analyses, amendments, and reports, and provide counsel to legislative committees.

Under supervision of the staff director and policy chief, you will respond to inquiries, draft legislation, monitor committee progress, and ensure conformance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Excellent reading, analysis, and organization skills.
• Ability to draft legislation and amendments and conduct legal research.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation and its impact.
• Conducts state and federal legal research and interprets laws and regulations.
• Drafts legislation and amendments for review.
• Monitors committee legislation through references and floor actions.
• Reports on research, committee work, and end-of-session findings.
• Maintains awareness of evolving issues affecting the area of responsibility.

Skills

Legal research

Environmental law

Policy analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related field

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate substitution for experience

Job description

The Florida House of Representatives Office of Administration & Professional Development seeks a Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee) to serve as an environmental law expert. You will research, analyze, and prepare bill analyses, amendments, and reports, and provide counsel to legislative committees.

Under supervision of the staff director and policy chief, you will respond to inquiries, draft legislation, monitor committee progress, and ensure conformance