State of Florida · 4 months ago
Attorney
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe State of Florida's Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security is seeking an Attorney to conduct legal work and serve as a technical expert for the committee. The attorney will be responsible for legal research, drafting legislation, providing legal counsel, and monitoring the implementation of laws.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions on questions submitted by authorized persons
Drafts legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments in technically complete language, under supervision
Provides legal counsel and advice to Legislators and legislative committees on the legal matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs, and interprets state and federal legislation related to programs of any governmental unit
Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment, or citizen request
Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff, and answers telephone inquiries, and composes routine responses to constituents
Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor
Monitors the implementation of legislation in the Executive and Judicial Branches to ascertain that legislative intent is met
Briefs legislators verbally or in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents
Prepares letters, summaries, talk-sheets or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on committee issues at the request of the committee chair, other legislators, or staff director
Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, communicating with agency lobbyists and agency personnel, etc
Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsels
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
State of Florida
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