Job Description

Posting number: 202600055

Department: S Democratic Office

Job classification: Attorney

Posting type: Open

Categories: Attorney

Summary

This is legal work in the examination and preparation of legislation, legislative programs, legal instruments, opinions, briefs, or other documents; conducting research; and providing counsel and advice to Democratic caucus members and staff.

Financial Disclosure: 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.

Examples of duties

• 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 programs of any governmental unit.
• Drafts legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language.
• Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.
• Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of state and federal statutes and on other matters to assist with member and constituent inquiries.
• Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of the 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental information

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in the judiciary/criminal justice system or knowledgeable of banking & insurance industries, fields or requirements are preferred.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com.

Accommodation for Disability

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.