Legislative Research & Affairs Assistant

Stearns Weaver Miller; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tallahassee office of Stearns Weaver Miller seeks a Legislative Assistant to support its legislative affairs team during the 2027 Legislative Session. The role assists multiple attorneys and professionals in representing clients before the Florida legislature.

A willingness to learn and adapt is essential, and duties include scheduling, research, and bill analysis. Responsibilities cover monitoring committees, writing summaries, and daily tracking using LobbyTools.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt to legislative processes.
• Ability to be physically present in the Tallahassee office from 1/1/27 through 7/31/27.
• Provide writing samples of previous legislative summaries or reports.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling for attorneys and staff.
• Vote counting and monitoring of legislative activity.
• Issue research to support bill analyses.
• Bill and amendment analysis for the legislative process.
• Monitoring legislative committee meetings and agendas.
• Writing committee summaries and reports.

Job description

The Tallahassee office of Stearns Weaver Miller seeks a Legislative Assistant to support its legislative affairs team during the 2027 Legislative Session. The role assists multiple attorneys and professionals in representing clients before the Florida legislature.

A willingness to learn and adapt is essential, and duties include scheduling, research, and bill analysis. Responsibilities cover monitoring committees, writing summaries, and daily tracking using LobbyTools.