Judiciary Analyst (JD)—Nonpartisan Policy Research

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Committee Analyst for the Judiciary Committee within the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. The role is nonpartisan and requires neutrality in a politically charged environment; a Juris Doctor is required.

The analyst will draft legislation, analyze issues, coordinate with committee staff, and participate in task forces and meetings. Occasional overtime is expected during sessions; healthcare, retirement, and paid time off are provided.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• No direct experience is required. However, experience and knowledge relating to legal drafting and/or interpretation may be preferred.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Draft legislation, provide statutory committee reviews, review administrative regulations, and communicate information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Research and analyze issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction, or other issues as assigned.
• Communicate with the Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments and needs of the committee.
• Serve on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Help arrange committee meetings and provide assistance at meetings.
• Act as lead staff when requested for interim and session meetings or task forces.
• Work with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
• Learn agency policies and procedures and attend trainings as needed or directed.
• Require limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Understanding legislative process

Deadline management

Nonpartisan work

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Committee Analyst for the Judiciary Committee within the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. The role is nonpartisan and requires neutrality in a politically charged environment; a Juris Doctor is required.

The analyst will draft legislation, analyze issues, coordinate with committee staff, and participate in task forces and meetings. Occasional overtime is expected during sessions; healthcare, retirement, and paid time off are provided.