House Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Commerce Committee)

Requisition No: 841515 

Agency: Florida Legislature

Working Title: House Legislative Analyst/Attorney (Commerce Committee)

Pay Plan: Legislature

Salary:  Commensurate with Experience 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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Office

Florida House of Representatives Commerce Committee

General Summary

This position will focus on issues related to agriculture, agricultural products, aquaculture, food safety, fruits and vegetables, livestock, pesticides, the animal industry, and the plant industry.  The legislative analyst / attorney conducts research, including legal research, related to assigned topics and issues; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, analyses of bills, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and 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 with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals. 
• Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of committee chairperson, other legislators, or the policy chief.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Assists in planning committee meetings including agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs; interprets state and federal legislation.
• Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in interpretation and application of the law by courts and based on agency and stakeholder comment.
• Performs research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for legislators and staff and composes responses to questions from legislators and the public.
• Maintains knowledge of issues related to agriculture, agricultural products, aquaculture, food safety, fruits and vegetables, livestock, pesticides, the animal industry, and the plant industry by collecting resource materials, reading industry publications, communicating with industry representatives and agency personnel, and attending workshops and conferences.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation to ascertain that legislative intent is met.
• Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority, and monitors Florida and federal court cases and administrative decisions. 
• Maintains communications with relevant agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization. 
• Ability to comprehend state and federal legislation, laws, and rules. 
• Ability to employ reasoning to foresee possible practical or 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 stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. 
• Ability to collect and analyze data. 
• Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida state government and legislative rules and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

For legislative analysts: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
 
For attorneys: Good standing with The Florida Bar.
 
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional experience, including experience with the legislative process, or with a relevant post-graduate degree.
 
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.  The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Submission of Application

Interested parties should online via GovernmentJobs.com.

Application Deadline
Open until filled

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

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.