Legislative Paralegal - Policy Research & Drafting

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Behavioral health benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel seeks a paralegal to provide comprehensive legal, administrative, and research support to staff attorneys under the Chief Counsel. Responsibilities include drafting legislative proposals, tracking state legislation, organizing committee documents, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced public policy environment.

The role involves research, filing, and coordination with House members and staff, with standard working hours and session-day

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or associate degree in Paralegal Studies/related field.
• Strong understanding of the legislative process and legal terminology.
• Proficiency with legal research databases and standard office software; Google Suite preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects for multiple attorneys.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Willingness to work in the Illinois State Capitol Building Complex during session.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal, statutory, legislative, and policy research.
• Prepare, organize, and synthesize information and materials managed by the Legal Unit.
• Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legislative proposals, amendments, and legal memoranda.
• Maintain legal files, electronic document repositories, and legislative reference databases.
• Respond to legal research inquiries from House members, staff, and state personnel.
• Assist in coordinating meetings between attorneys and legislative stakeholders.
• Perform other administrative duties to support the legal office operations.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality for all matters.

Skills

Paralegal experience

ABA-approved certificate

Legislative process knowledge

Legal terminology

Legal research

Google Suite

Office software

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies/Political Science/Legal Studies

Tools

Legal research databases

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel seeks a paralegal to provide comprehensive legal, administrative, and research support to staff attorneys under the Chief Counsel. Responsibilities include drafting legislative proposals, tracking state legislation, organizing committee documents, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced public policy environment.

The role involves research, filing, and coordination with House members and staff, with standard working hours and session-day