Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee)

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Florida House of Representatives Office of Administration & Professional Development seeks a Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee) to serve as an environmental law expert. You will research, analyze, and prepare bill analyses, amendments, and reports, and provide counsel to legislative committees.

Under supervision of the staff director and policy chief, you will respond to inquiries, draft legislation, monitor committee progress, and ensure conformance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Excellent reading, analysis, and organization skills.
• Ability to draft legislation and amendments and conduct legal research.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation and its impact.
• Conducts state and federal legal research and interprets laws and regulations.
• Drafts legislation and amendments for review.
• Monitors committee legislation through references and floor actions.
• Reports on research, committee work, and end-of-session findings.
• Maintains awareness of evolving issues affecting the area of responsibility.

Skills

Legal research

Environmental law

Policy analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related field

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate substitution for experience

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Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee)

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Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee)

General Summary

This position functions as an expert on environmental matters and conservation of Florida’s natural resources, including air, water, land, and wildlife. Under supervision of the staff director and policy chief, the legislative analyst/attorney applies this expertise when researching and preparing bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responding to inquiries; and developing correspondence. The legislative analyst/attorney also provides counsel and advice to 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.
• Conducts state and federal legal research and analyzes and interprets state and federal laws and regulations.
• Drafts legislation and amendments to legislation.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation by the Executive branch and the interpretation of legislation by the Judicial branch to ascertain whether legislative intent is met.
• Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by monitoring agency rulemaking, collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work such as end of session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods.
• Knowledge of committee subject area.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of legislators and their staff, the public, and lobbyists.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

For attorneys: Good standing with The Florida Bar.

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Office of Administration & Professional Development
Florida House of Representatives
402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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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.