Legislative Research Attorney I

General Assembly, Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

General Assembly, Georgia seeks an Attorney Analyst 1 to support the legislative process with legal analysis, research, and drafting summaries of proposed legislation. The role emphasizes duties during the legislative session and collaboration with House committees, staff, and the Office of Legislative Counsel.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and is in good standing with the Georgia Bar, with at least one year of legislative or state agency experience and strong writing and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Active and good standing with the Georgia State Bar is required.
• At least one year of legislative or state agency experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and staff House committees during session, which includes working closely with staff from the House and the Office of Legislative Counsel.
• Attend and staff interim committee meetings.
• Develop subject-matter expertise on issues within a committee's jurisdiction.
• Conduct legal research to provide legislators with accurate and objective information on complex legal issues.
• Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in proposed legislation, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
• Review necessary judicial opinions, decisions, and citations.
• Prepare bill summaries, track and analyze legislation throughout the legislative process.
• Draft summaries of enacted legislation.
• Communicate and interact with legislators and committee chairmen.
• Complete special projects and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Superior writing

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Active Georgia State Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Assembly, Georgia seeks an Attorney Analyst 1 to support the legislative process with legal analysis, research, and drafting summaries of proposed legislation. The role emphasizes duties during the legislative session and collaboration with House committees, staff, and the Office of Legislative Counsel.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and is in good standing with the Georgia Bar, with at least one year of legislative or state agency experience and strong writing and