Senate Attorney (Criminal Justice)

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The Florida Legislature
The Florida Senate

Job Title:

Attorney (Criminal Justice)

General Summary

Provides legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, or other documents; conducts research to assist a higher level attorney or staff director; and provides counsel and advice to legislative committees.

Examples of Work Performed

• Researches and drafts legislative bills and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.
• Drafts objective staff analyses of proposed legislation.
• 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 counsel.
• 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 employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, press, and lobbyists.
• 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 send a cover letter, resume and completed Florida Legislature Employment Application to:

Amanda Stokes, Staff Director

Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Re: Attorney

404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100

or e-mail: stokes.amanda@flsenate.gov

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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