Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee)

Legal; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal in Tallahassee seeks an expert on environmental matters and conservation of Florida's natural resources to support the Florida House of Representatives Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee. The role involves researching and preparing bill analyses, legislation, and amendments, and providing counsel to legislative committees.

The candidate will monitor the implementation of environmental laws by the Executive and Judicial branches, interpret state and federal legislation, and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in research, analysis, or administrative work.
• Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal research methods.
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation and employ legal reasoning.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• For attorneys: Good standing with The Florida Bar

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare bill analyses, legislation, and amendments.
• Provide counsel to legislative committees.
• Monitor implementation of environmental legislation by the Executive and Judicial branches.

Skills

Legal research

Legislation interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

This position serves as an expert on environmental matters and conservation of Florida's natural resources, working with the Florida House of Representatives Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee. The legislative analyst/attorney researches and prepares bill analyses, legislation, and amendments; provides counsel to legislative committees; and monitors implementation of environmental legislation by the Executive and Judicial branches.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning, or administrative work
• Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal research methods
• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation and employ legal reasoning
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely in writing and verbally
• For attorneys: Good standing with The Florida Bar
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines