Legislative Analyst/Attorney

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The Florida Legislature
Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

General Summary

This is work functioning as a technical expert to a legislative committee, legislators, and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the committee. Under close supervision of the staff director and committee members, the legislative analyst/attorney applies this expertise when researching and preparing staff analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responding to inquiries; and developing correspondence.

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

• Assists with research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of informational material on questions submitted by authorized persons.
• 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 legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language at the direction of the committee chair, committee members, and other legislators, under supervision.
• Provides advice to Legislators and legislative committees on the development of legislation and legislative programs, and 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.
• Performs research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff, and answers telephone inquiries, and composes routine responses to constituents.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches to ascertain that legislative intent is met.
• Assists in planning committee meetings to include agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Prepares letters, summaries, talk-sheets or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues at the request of the committee chair, other legislators, or staff director.
• Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, communicating with agency lobbyists and agency personnel, etc.
• 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 and legal research.
• Knowledge of committee subject area.
• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in research, analysis, program planning and evaluation, or administrative work.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• If applying for the position of Attorney, then an 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

To be considered as an applicant for this position, job seekers should apply through the Legislative Job Portal at GovernmentJobs.com.

Accommodation for Disability

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

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