Legislative Editor Assistant – Hybrid Telework Eligible

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework options

Onsite daycare

Paid leave & holidays

Wellness / EAP

Job summary

The Legislative Affairs Agency, Division of Legal and Research Services in Juneau seeks a full-time Assistant Legal Editor to edit bills, resolutions, and amendments and enroll legislation. You will supervise bill production staff, maintain confidentiality, and work under minimal supervision in a nonpartisan role.

This is a full-time 10-month position with hybrid telework options. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in English or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong editing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English from an accredited four-year institution
• Bachelor's degree in another field with at least three years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential, politically sensitive work
• Strong editing, grammar, and typographical skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with legislative procedure and state government preferred

Responsibilities

• Edit bills, amendments, and resolutions prepared by legislative attorneys
• Analyze drafts for grammar, clarity, accuracy, and statutory consistency
• Provide guidance to bill production staff and supervise their work
• Use Word, Teams, and related tools to edit documents and track workflow
• Deliver drafts to legislators and prepare final bills for enrollment in hard copy
• Update desk manuals and organize legislative documents in electronic filing systems

Skills

Legislative procedure

English grammar & editing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office suite

Independent work

Confidentiality & neutrality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in another field + 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Legislative Affairs Agency, Division of Legal and Research Services in Juneau seeks a full-time Assistant Legal Editor to edit bills, resolutions, and amendments and enroll legislation. You will supervise bill production staff, maintain confidentiality, and work under minimal supervision in a nonpartisan role.

This is a full-time 10-month position with hybrid telework options. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in English or equivalent experience and demonstrate strong editing,