Attorney

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Provides legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents; conducts research to assist the staff director; and provides counsel and advice to legislative committees. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal terminology.
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.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Responsibilities

Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions submitted by authorized persons.
Drafts legislative bills, bill analyses, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision.
Monitors the progress of legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
Provides legal counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on 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.
Conducts 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.
Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsels.
Performs other related duties as required.