Legislative Analyst / Attorney

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida seeks a Legislative Analyst/Attorney to research, analyze, and provide counsel on major policy and fiscal issues across multiple committees. You will draft bills, amendments, analyses, and related documents, and help coordinate multi‑agency efforts in statewide policy planning.

Responsibilities include advising legislators, monitoring legislation, and ensuring legislative intent is met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Preference given to applicants with experience in the legislative process or related graduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and summarize proposed legislation and its impact on state entities and individuals.
• Research and draft legislation, amendments, and analyses as directed by committee chairs or staff.
• Monitor committee legislation through the legislative process and assist in planning meetings.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Analysis

Research

Policy understanding

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Bar (in good standing)

Job description

Job Title Legislative Analyst / Attorney

Salary See Position Description

Job Type Salaried Full-Time

Office Policy & StrategyCommittee

General Summary

This position will focus on major policy and fiscal issues that impact more than one standing committee, long-range policy planning and fiscal stability, statewide modernization, government reform, and multi-agency coordination.. The legislative analyst / attorney conducts research, including legal research, related to assigned topics and issues; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, analyses of bills, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees.

Financial Disclosure

Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.
• Researches and drafts legislation, and amendments to legislation, at the direction of the committee chairperson, other legislators, or the staff director.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through the legislative process.
• Assists in planning committee meetings including agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Briefs and advises legislators verbally and in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs and the interpretation of state and federal legislation.
• Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in interpretation and application of the law by courts and based on agency and stakeholder comment.
• Performs research concerning the interpretation of state laws and rulesand on other matters in question for legislators and staff and in response to questions from legislators and the public.
• Maintains knowledge of issues that have major policy and fiscal implications for the state by collecting resource materials, reading publications, communicating with appropriate public and private entities and agency personnel, and attending workshops and conferences.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation to ascertain that legislative intent is met.
• Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority, and monitors Florida and federal court cases and administrative decisions.
• Maintains communications with relevant agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to comprehend state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Ability to employ reasoning to foresee possible practical or legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, press, and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to collect and analyze policy and fiscal data.
• Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
• Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida state government and legislative rules and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

For legislative analysts:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Good standing with The Florida Bar.

Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional experience, including experience with the legislative process, or with a relevant post-graduate degree.

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Office of Administration & Professional Development

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.