Legislative Drafting Support Specialist I — On-Site

Senate; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Senate is seeking a Drafting Support Specialist I in the Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis office. The role focuses on preparing legislative documents, summaries, and memos to support the drafting team during the legislative process.

The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be nonpartisan, possess strong proofreading and communication skills, and be proficient in MS Word, with the capacity to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with 1 year writing/editing experience in a professional setting.
• Nonpartisan background.
• Proofreading, editing, grammar, and spelling skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to learn specialized software systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of documents including bill drafts, amendments, memos, and bill summaries for the office.
• Proofread assigned drafts and other documents for accuracy.
• Provide administrative, clerical, and technical support to maintain office functionality.

Skills

High School diploma

Writing/editing experience

Nonpartisan background

Proofreading

Communication skills

MS Word proficiency

Learn specialized software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Minnesota Senate is seeking a Drafting Support Specialist I in the Senate Counsel, Research, and Fiscal Analysis office. The role focuses on preparing legislative documents, summaries, and memos to support the drafting team during the legislative process.

The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be nonpartisan, possess strong proofreading and communication skills, and be proficient in MS Word, with the capacity to