Description:
General Summary:Provides legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents; conducts research to assist the staff director; and provides counsel and advice to legislative committees.
Financial Disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests (https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/Account/Login) with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
Examples of Work Performed:
- Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions submitted by authorized persons.
- Drafts legislative bills, bill analyses, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.
- Monitors the progress of legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
- Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs; interprets state and federal legislation related to programs of any governmental unit.
- Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.
- Conducts legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff; answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.
- Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsels.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
- Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
- Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
- Ability to provide legal counsel.
- Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
- Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
- Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely verbally and in writing.
- Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
- Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.
- Ability to collect and analyze data.
- Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
- Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
- Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience.
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline:
Open until filled.
Submission of Application
Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
