Legislative Budget & Policy Support Assistant

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel is seeking a Legislative Assistant to support staff evaluating the operating and capital budgets of state agencies. This role provides administrative and secretarial support to the Office of Policy Analysis, including editing, formatting, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, reports, and workgroup assignments.

Ideal candidates bring clerical experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical or administrative support experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; advanced Excel formatting skills.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, and organize.
• Ability to perform accurate work in a timely manner and coordinate multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, in teams, and sometimes under extreme time pressures.
• Availability for extended work hours during the 90-day legislative session.

Responsibilities

• The role provides administrative support to staff evaluating operating and capital budgets of state agencies.
• Duties include editing, formatting, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, reports, and workgroup assignments.
• Emphasis on accurate, timely production and coordination under legislative timelines.

Skills

General clerical experience

Microsoft Suite

Advanced Excel formatting

Prioritization

Time management

Independent and teamwork

Extended hours during session

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel is seeking a Legislative Assistant to support staff evaluating the operating and capital budgets of state agencies. This role provides administrative and secretarial support to the Office of Policy Analysis, including editing, formatting, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, reports, and workgroup assignments.

Ideal candidates bring clerical experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills.