Policy & Legislative Research Associate

New-Castle-County-Government; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New Castle County Government seeks a Legislative Assistant to support Council members. You will draft and review legislation, prepare fiscal notes, and assemble meeting packets and scripts.

You will also handle correspondence, research issues, and public relations tasks while coordinating with the Clerk of Council. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in public/business administration and at least three years in administrative roles, preferably with legislative exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Experience in legislative/support roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising Council member with legislation: analysis, drafting and fiscal notes.
• Prepare meeting packets, agendas, scripts and research issues related to pending legislation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and minutes; handle mail and communications.
• Attend committee meetings; represent Council member in their absence when needed.
• Ensure FOIA compliance and maintain confidential records; support public relations tasks.
• Coordinate with Clerk of Council and track council legislation and budgets.

Skills

Office terminology

Written & verbal communication

Proofreading

Data processing terminal

Independent judgment

Public relations

Time management

Constituent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration

Three years admin experience

Tools

Personal computer

Data processing terminal

Job description

New Castle County Government seeks a Legislative Assistant to support Council members. You will draft and review legislation, prepare fiscal notes, and assemble meeting packets and scripts.

You will also handle correspondence, research issues, and public relations tasks while coordinating with the Clerk of Council. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in public/business administration and at least three years in administrative roles, preferably with legislative exposure.