Legislative Analyst / Attorney

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

About The Position

The Legislative Analyst / Attorney works on major policy and fiscal issues affecting multiple standing committees, long-range policy planning and fiscal stability, statewide modernization, government reform, and multi-agency coordination. The position conducts research, including legal research, on assigned topics and issues; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, bill analyses, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees. The role is based in the Florida House of Representatives’ Policy & Strategy Committee in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a salaried full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. The position must 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, F.S.

Requirements

For legislative analyst applicants: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
For attorney applicants: good standing with The Florida Bar.
Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization.
Ability to understand state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
Ability to use reasoning to anticipate practical or legal problems.
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely orally and in writing.
Ability to take action when direction is unclear and initiate independent research projects.
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public, press, and stakeholders.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to collect and analyze policy and fiscal data.
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
Ability to produce quality work under pressure and contribute cooperatively to committee staff operations.
Ability to research legal documents and references.
Knowledge of state budgeting processes and structure.
Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal terminology.
Knowledge of Florida state government and legislative rules and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional experience, including experience with the legislative process.
A relevant post-graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Analyze and objectively summarize proposed legislation to assess its effectiveness and its impact on the state, other entities, and individuals.
Research and draft legislation and amendments at the direction of the committee chairperson, legislators, or staff director.
Monitor and coordinate committee legislation through the legislative process.
Assist with planning committee meetings, including agendas, speakers, presentations, and materials.
Brief and advise legislators verbally and in writing on issues for committee or floor discussion and constituent matters.
Advise legislators and committees on developing legislation and legislative programs and interpreting state and federal legislation.
Recommend legislative changes based on trends in court interpretation and application of law and on agency and stakeholder comments.
Research interpretations of state laws and rules and other matters for legislators and staff, and respond to questions from legislators and the public.
Maintain knowledge of major state policy and fiscal issues by collecting resources, reading publications, communicating with public and private entities and agency personnel, and attending workshops and conferences.
Monitor legislation implementation to determine whether legislative intent is met.
Review agency action under Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify invalid exercises of delegated legislative authority, and monitor Florida and federal court cases and administrative decisions.
Maintain communications with relevant agency heads and their designated deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel.
Perform other related duties as required.