Staff Attorney

The West Virginia State Bar; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Pension/Retirement

Dental/ Vision

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Legislative Services Division of the West Virginia Legislature seeks a Staff Attorney to counsel the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. You will prepare legislation, advise on HR, fiscal, FOIA, and contract matters, and perform legal research.

The role may require drafting opinions for the audit divisions and defending them in committee. Qualified candidates hold a WV law license, with strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills; experience with legislation is preferred.

Qualifications

• WV law license required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong drafting abilities.
• Experience drafting legislation or familiarity with the legislative process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as counsel to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance and provide policy advice.
• Advise on HR/personnel matters, fiscal issues, FOIA, and contracts.
• Provide legal research and opinions for the Joint Committee and audit divisions.
• Defend opinions in committee meetings when necessary.

Skills

WV law license

Excellent written & verbal

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Drafting abilities

Legislation drafting experience

Job description

Who we are: The Legislative Services Division is a division of the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Government and Finance

Position: Staff Attorney with the Legislative Services Division

Summary of Position: The Joint Committee on Government and Finance is seeking an attorney for its Legislative Services Division. The successful candidate would join a unique, non-partisan office working with Senators and Delegates to prepare legislation for introduction. Successful candidate will also act as counsel to the Joint Committee and provide advice and assistance on issues affecting the office’s operation, including HR/personnel matters, fiscal, FOIA, and contracts. This position may also provide legal research and opinions for the Joint Committee, including its audit divisions, and defend opinions in committee meetings, when necessary.

Qualifications: The following are required: WV law license, excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, sharp analytical skills, and strong drafting abilities. Prior experience drafting legislation and/or experience with the legislative process is preferred.

What we offer:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 35 Hour Workweek
• Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (Defined Benefit Pension)
• Generous Paid Leave Benefits (Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid holidays)
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Options for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), HSA, 457 plan, and life insurance