Florida Legislative Counsel & Policy Attorney

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Florida Legislature seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal work in examining and preparing legislation, programs, and documents for the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. The role includes research support for staff directors and providing counsel to committees on legal matters.

Responsibilities include drafting bills, bill analyses, amendments, and interpreting state and federal law. Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits are competitive.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and Florida statutes.
• Proficient in legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Ability to draft opinions, bills, and amendments clearly and precisely.
• Ability to advise lawmakers and committees on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and prepare legislation, opinions, briefs, and documents.
• Draft legislative bills, analyses, and amendments.
• Monitor legislation through committees and floor action.
• Advise legislators and committees on legal matters and interpretation of laws.
• Recommend changes to legislation based on case law and agency input.
• Conduct meetings and present findings to staff and legislators.

Skills

Legal terminology

Florida law & procedure

Reading & research

Legal counsel

Statutes & rules interpretation

Education

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar

Job description

The Florida Legislature seeks a qualified attorney to provide legal work in examining and preparing legislation, programs, and documents for the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. The role includes research support for staff directors and providing counsel to committees on legal matters.

Responsibilities include drafting bills, bill analyses, amendments, and interpreting state and federal law. Salary is commensurate with experience; benefits are competitive.