Legislative Analyst/Attorney

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Legislature in Tallahassee seeks a Legislative Analyst/Attorney to serve as a technical expert, researching and analyzing proposed legislation, drafting bills and amendments, and briefing legislators on committee issues.

Under the staff director and committee members, you will conduct in-depth analysis, prepare reports, and monitor implementation of legislation across state agencies, collaborating with teams on complex legislative projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of research/analysis or related work.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and Florida legislative rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly, write well, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze proposed legislation for accuracy and impact.
• Draft bills and amendments as needed for committee consideration.
• Brief legislators on committee issues and legislative implications.
• Prepare reports and briefings on ongoing legislative initiatives.
• Monitor implementation of enacted legislation across state agencies.

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal research

Florida legislative rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This Legislative Analyst/Attorney role supports the Florida Legislature's Senate Committee on Education as a technical expert researching and analyzing proposed legislation, drafting bills and amendments, and briefing legislators on committee issues. The position works under the direction of the staff director and committee members, conducting in-depth analysis, preparing reports, and monitoring implementation of legislation across state branches.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning, evaluation, or administrative work
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal research, and Florida legislative rules and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and conduct in-depth analysis under deadlines
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, and organization of complex legislative materials
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member on legislative projects