Research Assistant I - Office of Senator Brent Jackson

North Carolina General Assembly • Raleigh, NC

5h

About The Position

The North Carolina Senate is seeking a highly qualified Research Assistant to work in the office of Senator Brent Jackson, Co-Chair of the Senate Appropriations and Co-Chair of the Senate Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Committee. Under general supervision, the Research Assistant will conduct policy and legal research for the Senate Appropriations/Agriculture Co-Chair, applicable Senate policy committees, and for other members as assigned by Senator Jackson. This position requires performing with a high level of accuracy and completeness, with strict attention to content and methods. The Research Assistant works under the overall direction of the Senate Appropriations/Agriculture Co-Chair, Senator Jackson.

Requirements

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Practical knowledge of the elements of reference and policy research.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, research software, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.
• Ability to work independently, organize and analyze materials, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to handle politically sensitive work.
• Ability to work objectively and impartially both with respect to members of both political parties and with respect to issues of state.
• Willingness and ability to work extended schedules.
• Requires a bachelor's degree; or,
• Bachelor's degree and a paralegal certificate; or,
• Any similar combination of the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal and policy research using various sources such as Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and Legisnet, bill status, statutory retrieval, and library sources.
• Assists other members and leadership staff in organizing, preparing, and presenting information for legislators and committees.
• May draft simple bills, resolutions, and amendments for the Senate Appropriations Chair.
• Works closely with staff attorneys to research and draft legislation.
• May respond to information and reference questions from legislators, legislative staff, and the public on behalf of Sen. Hise.
• Reviews, proofreads, and edits legislative documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned with a high degree of skill, attention to detail, and independence.

What This Job Offers

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