Legislative Drafting Attorney — State Government

NACBA; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 68,400 - 83,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Participation in an employer-sponsored

Deferred compensation program

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Legislative Reference Bureau in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a Staff Attorney to provide drafting services for bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents. The role is full-time and salaried, with compensatory time for overtime.

A law degree and Illinois Bar admission or eligibility are required. The position requires strong writing, cooperative communication with staff and clients, discretion, and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when legislative

Qualifications

• A staff attorney must be an excellent writer.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff and legislative clients.
• Must fulfill the trust imposed by the General Assembly and maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide drafting services for bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Discretion

Education

Law degree

Illinois Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Legislative Reference Bureau in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a Staff Attorney to provide drafting services for bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents. The role is full-time and salaried, with compensatory time for overtime.

A law degree and Illinois Bar admission or eligibility are required. The position requires strong writing, cooperative communication with staff and clients, discretion, and a willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when legislative