Attorney - Ways & Means Committee

State of Florida

About The Position

This tax attorney position serves as a technical and legal expert to the Ways & Means Committee, legislators, and the public on state and local government taxation and other financial matters under the jurisdiction of the committee. Under supervision of the staff director and committee members the attorney researches and prepares bill analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responds to inquiries; and develops correspondence. The attorney must be able to assimilate and analyze a variety of legislative and legal concepts, proposals and actual legislation quickly and accurately, and must be able to clearly, succinctly, and objectively transfer such knowledge to members and staff when necessary. Financial Disclosure Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the committee, such as state and local government taxes and fees.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, organization, and drafting.
Ability to interpret state and federal tax, revenue and finance legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to act in situations which lack clear direction.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with all stakeholders in the legislative process.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Admission to The Florida Bar

Responsibilities

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 as required, including any ancillary summaries, talking points, or informational memoranda on such drafts, as directed.
Performs legal research relevant to the development of legislation.
Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work, such as end of session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports.
Provides information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, their constituents, and the public.