Session Researcher/Writer

NCSL Juvenile Justice Principles Work Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel is seeking a capable writer to research, analyze, and report on pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report produced for House members during the 90th regular legislative session. The role begins in December and lasts through June, under the supervision of the House Research Organization (HRO) manager.

The position requires advanced writing, research, and analytical skills, with capacity to work under deadline pressure and deliver impartial

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in writing, research, and critical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and write about pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report.
• Follow assigned committees and attend committee hearings.
• Contribute to other HRO reports as needed, such as Topics and the Biennial Budget Analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Education

Background in law or public policy

Job description

Range: $6,772 - $11,735 monthly, based on relevant experience and qualifications.

State of Vermont - Office of Legislative Counsel

Gather information and write about pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report produced for House members during the 90th regular legislative session. The position begins in December and lasts through the end of the regular session in June. All work performed under the direct supervision of the House Research Organization (HRO) manager.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and write about pending legislation for the Daily Floor Report.
• Follow assigned committees and attend committee hearings.
• Contribute to other HRO reports as needed, such as Topics and the Biennial Budget Analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Those with professional or educational backgrounds in law, journalism, public policy, government, finance, economics, and related fields are encouraged to apply.
• The position requires advanced skills in writing, research, and critical analysis.
• Applicants should be able to assemble information rapidly under deadline pressure and have a commitment to factual accuracy, objectivity, and impartial analysis.
• Skills in writing for a general audience and experience or demonstrable interest in state issues, public policy, the legislative process, or state government are required.
• Applicants must be able to communicate and work effectively with legislative staff and maintain flexibility in assigned duties.
• Candidates should be prepared to work considerable extended hours and weekends, when needed, and have the capacity to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Must adhere to department dress code and demonstrate the ability to follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the House of Representatives Personnel Manual of Policies & Procedures.
• Job Commitment until the end of the Regular Session.

In person office.

Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, HSA, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match. Please see ERS website for more information regarding benefits.

About the Organization

The House Research Organization (HRO) is a nonpartisan administrative department of the House Business Office within the Texas House of Representatives. It provides impartial information on legislation and issues before the Texas Legislature. The HRO is governed by a broadly representative steering committee of 15 House members elected by the House membership to set policy for the organization, approve its budget, and ensure that its reports are objective. During legislative sessions, the HRO publishes the Daily Floor Report, which includes analyses of all legislation, except local and consent bills, scheduled for floor debate on the daily House calendar. Each bill analysis consists of a digest of the bill's provisions, background, arguments for and against the bill, and additional pertinent information.