Attorney or Research Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting, research, budget and fiscal analysis, training, and other services. We serve all members of the General Assembly and are trusted to provide objective, nonbiased, and confidential services to enable members to make informed policy decisions. We foster a professional work atmosphere that includes a system of review, collaboration, and support to help employees meet our commitment to excellence. LSC's Office of Research and Drafting (ORD) is seeking to fill an Attorney or Research Analyst position. The day-to-day duties of an ORD staffer vary depending on the activity of the General Assembly.

Requirements

• Graduate degree (J.D., master's, or doctorate degree) that includes significant writing opportunities
• Experience in conducting research and writing papers in a school or work environment
• Ability to communicate in a concise, timely, and effective manner
• Willingness to limit public political and advocacy activity to avoid giving any appearance of bias in work

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in non-partisan public service and making a difference in state government in a strategic supporting role
• Extensive writing and self-editing experience, in either a professional or educational setting
• Desire to always be learning new things
• Pride in being part of the legislative process

Responsibilities

• Drafting legislation in the form of bills and amendments at the direction of legislators and their staff
• Researching topics on behalf of legislators and providing written or verbal summaries to the member or their staff
• Analyzing legislation
• Attending committee hearings, tracking bills as they move through the legislative process, and providing assistance to legislators on the committee
• Creating written resources for the General Assembly on topics of legislative interest

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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