Nonpartisan Legislative Attorney: Policy & Research for OK Senate

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE seeks a Legislative Attorney to join the non-partisan Committee Legal Staff. The role focuses on legal research, drafting, and providing guidance on legislation throughout the process in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and oral communication skills, and be able to interact professionally with legislators, staff, and stakeholders. Licensed attorneys in Oklahoma preferred, with knowledge of legislative processes.

Qualifications

• Legal knowledge to identify potential issues in proposed legislation related to the U.S. and Oklahoma constitutions, state statutes, and agency rules.
• Knowledge of research methodology and analytical techniques.
• A team player who can multitask and work under deadline pressure.
• Willing to work flexible, long hours during legislative session.
• Good communicator with ability to collaborate with legislators and staff.
• Ability to present legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
• Effective interaction with legislators, staff, government officials, and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal review of proposed legislation by analyzing compliance with federal and state laws and statutory form, style, and grammar.
• Conduct legal research of various federal and state laws and precedents.
• Draft memoranda and language for legislation as requested.
• Attend committee meetings and hearings to provide guidance on legal questions and procedural matters as needed.
• Review executive appointments that require Senate approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Legal knowledge

Legal research

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to multitask

Collaboration

Formation

Law license in Oklahoma

Description du poste

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE seeks a Legislative Attorney to join the non-partisan Committee Legal Staff. The role focuses on legal research, drafting, and providing guidance on legislation throughout the process in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and oral communication skills, and be able to interact professionally with legislators, staff, and stakeholders. Licensed attorneys in Oklahoma preferred, with knowledge of legislative processes.