Legislative Committee Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Committee Analyst for the Judiciary Committee within the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. The role is nonpartisan and requires neutrality in a politically charged environment; a Juris Doctor is required.

The analyst will draft legislation, analyze issues, coordinate with committee staff, and participate in task forces and meetings. Occasional overtime is expected during sessions; healthcare, retirement, and paid time off are provided.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required.
• No direct experience is required. However, experience and knowledge relating to legal drafting and/or interpretation may be preferred.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Draft legislation, provide statutory committee reviews, review administrative regulations, and communicate information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Research and analyze issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction, or other issues as assigned.
• Communicate with the Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments and needs of the committee.
• Serve on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Help arrange committee meetings and provide assistance at meetings.
• Act as lead staff when requested for interim and session meetings or task forces.
• Work with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
• Learn agency policies and procedures and attend trainings as needed or directed.
• Require limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Understanding legislative process

Deadline management

Nonpartisan work

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Employment Type

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION| 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Legislative | Legislative Research Commission

Location

702 Capital Avenue
Capitol Annex Room 456
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) is accepting applications for the position of Committee Analyst with the Judiciary Committee. This position is nonpartisan in nature and requires the ability to work with neutrality in a politically charged environment. A Juris Doctor is required for this position.

The Legislative Research Commission provides staff support to the Kentucky General Assembly. The agency offers unique opportunities to people seeking fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding careers. LRC staff members provide diverse services and are united by the common purpose of supporting the branch of government closest to the people.

The individual selected for this position should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and be public service oriented with the ability to maintain a good rapport with legislative members, LRC staff, state employees, and the general public. The individual should be able to work under stress, with the understanding that during legislative sessions and occasionally during the interim period, working significant amounts of overtime will be required.

This is a permanent, full-time, in-person position with benefits including health and life insurance; retirement plan; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. Compensatory time is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis with prior approval.

Job Duties

• Draft legislation, provide statutory committee reviews, review administrative regulations, and communicate information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested.
• Research and analyze issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction, or other issues as assigned.
• Communicate with the Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments and needs of the committee.
• Serve on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects.
• Help arrange committee meetings and provide assistance at meetings.
• Act as lead staff when requested for interim and session meetings or task forces.
• Work with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications.
• Learn agency policies and procedures and attend trainings as needed or directed.
• Require limited travel for committee meetings, meetings with legislators, and other occasions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under general direction and seek assistance as needed.
• Able to handle issues of limited scope and complexity requiring consistent exercise of independent judgment.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committee’s jurisdiction.
• Ability to understand the legislative process, the bill drafting application, and/or statutory committee processes as applicable.
• Ability to meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the public.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn Windows Office products.
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner and to avoid any partisan activities or what may be perceived as partisan activities.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: A Juris Doctor is required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: No direct experience is required. However, experience and knowledge relating to legal drafting and/or interpretation may be preferred.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Allison Harris at [e-mail] or 502-564-8100.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D