Senior Legislative Attorney

3 days ago


Tallahassee, Florida, United States State of Florida Full time

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Legislative Attorney to provide legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents. This position will conduct research to assist a higher-level attorney or staff director and provide counsel and advice to legislative committees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions on questions submitted by authorized persons.
  • Prepares and drafts routine contracts, agreements, and related legal documents for authorized parties.
  • Drafts legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.
  • Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on less complex 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.
  • Performs 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.
  • Assists in representing the Legislature in legislative or administrative hearings under supervision of more experienced attorneys.
  • Handles administrative litigation on matters relating to education.
  • Performs legal research and prepares legal opinions and drafts routine pleadings, briefs related to ethics and elections issues.
  • Conducts discovery through depositions, interrogatories, and requests for production of documents.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Benefits

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.


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