Legislative Counsel & Policy Analyst I

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public pension

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Louisiana House of Representatives, House Legislative Services (HLS) seeks a Legislative Attorney/Analyst I to help Members convert policy decisions into bill language that fits within Louisiana law, with non-partisan drafting, constitutional analysis, committee staffing, and amendment preparation.

The position may require overtime during sessions and occasional in-state travel; starting salaries are $57,010 (Analyst I) or $61,000 (Attorney I), with a pension, health insurance, paid time

Qualifications

• Attorneys must be licensed to practice law in Louisiana or Analysts must possess an advanced degree.
• Experience with legislative drafting and committee staff support is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Legislative research and preparing legislative bills and amendments.
• Assisting in the facilitation of assigned subject matter committee hearings.
• Assisting the chairman with organization of the committee workload.
• Reviewing legislative instruments for technical, legal, and substantive issues.
• Addressing questions from committee members regarding procedural matters.
• Providing subject matter knowledge to House members and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Advanced degree

Job description

The Louisiana House of Representatives, House Legislative Services (HLS) seeks a Legislative Attorney/Analyst I to help Members convert policy decisions into bill language that fits within Louisiana law, with non-partisan drafting, constitutional analysis, committee staffing, and amendment preparation.

The position may require overtime during sessions and occasional in-state travel; starting salaries are $57,010 (Analyst I) or $61,000 (Attorney I), with a pension, health insurance, paid time