Nonpartisan Legislative Researcher: Precise Policy Drafting

Tennessee General Assembly; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Pension, 401(k), and 457(b)

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks)

Job summary

The Tennessee General Assembly's Office of Legal Services is seeking applicants for a full-time Legislative Researcher. This role drafts, edits, and proofs resolutions and proclamations, collaborating with a team to deliver polished documents for state senators and representatives.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills, plus the ability to work extended hours during sessions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing, analysis, and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple drafting projects under demanding time constraints in a fast-paced, deadline-driven legislative environment.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain professional and impartial at all times while working in a political environment.
• Ability to work more than a 40-hour workweek during the legislative session, including evenings, holidays, and weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft, copy edit, and proofread substantive and nonsubstantive resolutions and proclamations.
• Work as part of a team to produce these documents at the request of the senators and representatives.

Skills

Writing skills

Analysis

Editing skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independence

Teamwork

Professional and impartial

Time management under deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Tennessee General Assembly's Office of Legal Services is seeking applicants for a full-time Legislative Researcher. This role drafts, edits, and proofs resolutions and proclamations, collaborating with a team to deliver polished documents for state senators and representatives.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience and demonstrate excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills, plus the ability to work extended hours during sessions in a