Attorney

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

This is legal work for the Florida Senate Democratic Office. The Attorney examines and prepares legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, and other documents; conducts research; and provides counsel and advice to Democratic caucus members and staff. The position provides legal and policy analysis on pending legislative matters, drafts legislation, reviews agency action, monitors court and administrative decisions, and communicates with legislative committees, state agencies, and other stakeholders. The position requires the employee to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire, pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to provide legal counsel and interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to employ legal reasoning and foresee possible legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to take action when direction is unclear and take initiative on independent research projects.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.
Ability to collect and analyze data, conduct meetings, and make presentations.
Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents.
Ability to research legal documents and legal references.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the judiciary or criminal justice system.
Knowledge of the banking and insurance industries, fields, or requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides legal and policy analysis to Democratic caucus members and staff on pending matters before the Legislature, including the development of legislation and legislative programs and interpretation of state and federal legislation related to governmental programs.
Drafts legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language.
Recommends changes to legislation based on trends in case law, agency comment, or citizen request.
Conducts legal research on the interpretation of state and federal statutes and other matters to assist with member and constituent inquiries.
Reviews agency action under Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority.
Monitors Florida court cases and administrative decisions.
Maintains communications with legislative committees, state agencies, and other stakeholders.
Performs other related duties as required.