Legislative Counsel & Policy Researcher

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Legislature in Tallahassee seeks an attorney to perform legal work in examining and preparing legislation, legal instruments, opinions, and briefs, and to provide counsel to legislative committees.

This role involves drafting bills and analyses, researching state statutes, and representing the Legislature at hearings. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice in Florida and able to interpret complex statutes and advise on legislative programs.

Qualifications

• Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Experience drafting legislation and legislative analyses.
• Strong research and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions.
• Draft bills, analyses, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language.
• Provide legal counsel to Legislators and legislative committees on legal matters.
• Review agency actions and prepare objections and amendments.

Skills

Legal terminology

Florida law

Legal research

Policy analysis

Statutory interpretation

Legal drafting

Public speaking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Florida Legislature in Tallahassee seeks an attorney to perform legal work in examining and preparing legislation, legal instruments, opinions, and briefs, and to provide counsel to legislative committees.

This role involves drafting bills and analyses, researching state statutes, and representing the Legislature at hearings. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice in Florida and able to interpret complex statutes and advise on legislative programs.