Legislation Processing Specialist

Ohio Legislative Service Commission; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based salary increases

State benefit package

Job summary

The Ohio Legislative Service Commission is seeking legislation processing specialists to join our team. These roles provide typing, proofreading, and final processing of legislative documents for members of the Ohio General Assembly, using custom software and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities include entering data, applying proper styles, and monitoring a database while supporting night/weekend schedules and overtime as needed. A strong data-entry focus and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Typing and proofreading of legislative documents with speed and accuracy
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills
• Ability to organize materials in alphanumeric order
• Proficiency with word processing and data entry
• Willingness to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Typing, formatting, and proofreading of bills, amendments, and resolutions
• Electronically processing final versions of documents
• Applying drafting styles and rules
• Monitoring an assignment database to support timely completion
• Entering and verifying data as needed
• Staffing bill preparation areas during night work or other required times
• Assisting colleagues with typing, proofreading, and processing of supporting documents
• Providing customer service and assisting staff with inquiries

Skills

Typing

Proofreading

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Duties

The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is seeking legislation processing specialists to join our team. Legislation processing specialists provide typing, proofreading, and final processing of legislative documents for members of the Ohio General Assembly.

• Typing, formatting, and team proofreading of legislative documents, including bills, amendments, and resolutions in custom software and letters in Microsoft Word;
• Electronically processing final versions of legislative documents;
• Applying styles and ensuring that proper bill drafting rules have been applied;
• Monitoring an assignment database to facilitate prompt assignment completion;
• Entering and verifying data as needed;
• Staffing the bill preparation area or other support areas on a rotating basis during scheduled night work and at other times when night or weekend work is required;
• Assisting other LSC processing specialists in providing typing, proofreading, and final processing of legislative support documents, including bill and fiscal analyses and research memoranda;
• Providing customer service to, answering inquiries of, and otherwise assisting LSC staff;
• Maintaining availability to work seasonal scheduled and, at times, unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job opportunity

The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is seeking legislation processing specialists to join our team. Legislation processing specialists provide typing, proofreading, and final processing of legislative documents for members of the Ohio General Assembly.

• Typing, formatting, and team proofreading of legislative documents, including bills, amendments, and resolutions in custom software and letters in Microsoft Word;
• Electronically processing final versions of legislative documents;
• Applying styles and ensuring that proper bill drafting rules have been applied;
• Monitoring an assignment database to facilitate prompt assignment completion;
• Entering and verifying data as needed;
• Staffing the bill preparation area or other support areas on a rotating basis during scheduled night work and at other times when night or weekend work is required;
• Assisting other LSC processing specialists in providing typing, proofreading, and final processing of legislative support documents, including bill and fiscal analyses and research memoranda;
• Providing customer service to, answering inquiries of, and otherwise assisting LSC staff;
• Maintaining availability to work seasonal scheduled and, at times, unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary And Benefits

The current starting rate for new specialists is $20.75 per hour. We offer our staff merit-based salary increases, opportunities to learn and grow in their careers, and a comprehensive state benefit package.

Characteristics of a strong candidate

• Strong interest in confidential, non-partisan public service;
• Ability to accurately type and enter data, proofread typed material, recognize errors and make corrections, and to organize materials in alphanumeric order;
• Flexibility to recognize and respond to changing priorities, including managing rush assignments;
• Customer service orientation, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a group setting, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Willingness to acquire knowledge of bill drafting and agency-specific practices and procedures (developed after employment).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Proficiency with word processing, particularly with Microsoft Word, including rapid and accurate typing experience;
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills;
• Problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work overtime, scheduled and unscheduled, occasionally on short notice;
• Strong attendance record;
• Willingness to limit public activity and to not give any appearance of bias in work.

Agency Contact Name and Information

Karen Burkey, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Riffe Tower 09

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$43,160 annually

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Core Hours, M-F

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Clerical & Data Entry

Technical Skills

Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Clerical & Data Entry

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Flexibility, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality, Proofreading

Agency Overview

Legislation Processing Specialist

About Us

The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting, research, budget and fiscal analysis, training, and other services. We serve all members of the General Assembly and are trusted to provide objective, nonbiased, and confidential services to enable members to make informed policy decisions. We foster a professional work atmosphere that includes a system of review, collaboration, and support to help employees meet our commitment to excellence in the services we offer to the General Assembly.