About the Department

This is work preparing bills, amendments, and other documents relating to the legislative drafting process; requiring legislative and legal research to draft Member requested documents; and providing advice to the staff director, internal office drafting staff, Members and committee staff relating to drafting requests.

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.

Position Duties

• Drafts legislative bills, resolutions, memorials, tributes, and amendments in technically complete language at the direction of the Member.
• Performs legislative research on state and federal law and other matters relating to drafting requests.
• Provides information and problem-solving assistance to Members and House staff for the development and drafting of legislative proposals.
• Provides periodic review of Florida Supreme Court and other court opinions impacting the drafting of legislation.
• Keeps a breast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned subject matter areas. 
• Providesresearchanddraftingassistanceforperiodicupdatestothedraftingmanual.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and agency rules, especially in assigned subject areas.
• Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and data base programs.
• Skill in reading comprehension, writing, analysis, research, and organization.
• Ability to research state and federal legislation, laws, rules and other legal documents and references.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take action insinuations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects.
• Ability to deal respectfully and courteously with Members, their staff, the public, and lobbyists.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and produce quality work under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Other Qualifications

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a Legislative Analyst or related position that involves the drafting or analysis of legislation. 

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. 

A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for two years of the required experience. 

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

SALARY:

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Accommodation for Disability

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