Assistant Legal Editor

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative Affairs Agency, Division of Legal and Research Services, is seeking a full-time Assistant Legal Editor. The Assistant Legal Editor edits bills, resolutions, and amendments drafted by legislative attorneys, assigns and reviews work of the bill production staff, and enrolls legislation under minimal supervision. The Assistant Legal Editor is required to be politically neutral and to maintain confidentiality. This is a Full Time 10-month position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of legislative procedure.
• Knowledge of standard English, including grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation.
• Possesses strong computer skills, including the use of the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to type using a keyboard.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct work and evaluate results and alternative strategies.
• Ability to review the work of others and provide clear and useful feedback.
• Ability to write and speak clearly, concisely, and in a well-organized manner.
• Ability to quickly and accurately analyze complicated information.
• Ability to be highly productive, prioritize assignments, handle frequent interruptions, and meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
• Ability to handle complex and comprehensive editing projects.
• Ability to act professionally, objectively, and impartially in interacting with coworkers, supervisors, legislators, and legislative staff.
• Ability to work independently and handle a variety of projects at the same time.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work.
• Bachelor's degree in English from an accredited four-year institution of higher education or a Bachelor's degree in another field combined with at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Applicants must provide a cover letter, which will be used as a writing sample.
• Interviewed applicants will be asked to complete a short editing assignment.
• Interviewed applicants must provide three references.

Nice To Haves

• Detail-oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Understand the legislative process or have experience in state government.

Responsibilities

• Edits bills, amendments, and resolutions drafted by legislative attorneys.
• Analyzes drafts for responsiveness to legislator request, grammar, accuracy, clarity, organization, readability, consistency, fit within existing statutes, and adherence to the style and format requirements of the Alaska Manual of Legislative Drafting.
• Provides advice and works with attorneys and revisors to solve problems with drafts.
• Uses Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, and other software applications to edit and produce documents, search statutes, communicate with coworkers, and track workflow through the office.
• Delivers drafts to legislators by email and prepares final bills and resolutions for delivery in hard copy.
• Assists in training, supervising, and providing guidance to bill production staff.
• Types and proofreads drafts when bill production staff is not available.
• Works with others to ensure proper enrollment of legislation.
• Works with the Editorial Operations Manager to update annual tables and reports.
• Updates desk manuals for bill production staff.
• Organizes and files legislative documents in an electronic filing system.
• Performs special projects and other tasks, which may include administrative tasks, assigned by the Editorial Operations Manager or the Legislative Editing Manager.

Benefits

• Health benefits including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision
• Health flexible spending account
• Teladoc
• Hinge Health
• Surgery Plus
• Life insurance
• Additional accidental death and dismemberment
• Critical illness
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 24/7 Wellness Center ($50 annually)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation plan
• Supplemental Benefits System Annuity (SBS)
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Savings Plan
• Professional development courses reimbursement
• Potential for flexible work schedules during interim
• Compensatory time accrual
• Paid leave
• 12 paid State holidays
• Onsite daycare
• Assigned parking space

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level