Legislative Analyst/Attorney

This position will focus on issues related to financial services regulation in Florida, including financial institutions and products, consumer and payday finance, the securities and investment industry, cryptocurrency, financial technology, the licensing of financial services professionals, money transmitters, and foreign currency exchangers. The legislative analyst / attorney conducts research, including legal research, related to assigned topics and issues; analyzes legislation; drafts bills, amendments, analyses of bills, and other documents; and provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees.

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.

• Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals. 
• Researches and drafts legislation, and amendments to legislation, at the direction of the committee chairperson, other legislators, or the policy chief.
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through the legislative process.
• Assists in planning committee meetings including agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
• Briefs and advises legislators verbally and in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• Provides counsel and advice to legislators and legislative committees on matters including the development of legislation and legislative programs and the interpretation of state and federal legislation.
• Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in interpretation and application of the law by courts and based on agency and stakeholder comment.
• Performs research concerning the interpretation of state laws and rules and on other matters in question for legislators and staff and in response to questions from legislators and the public.
• Maintains knowledge of issues related to financial services and the Florida financial services market by collecting resource materials, reading industry publications, communicating with industry representatives and agency personnel, and attending workshops and conferences.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation to ascertain that legislative intent is met.
• Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedure Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority, and monitors Florida and federal court cases and administrative decisions. 
• Maintains communications with relevant agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization. 
• Ability to comprehend state and federal legislation, laws, and rules. 
• Ability to employ reasoning to foresee possible practical or legal problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to take action in situations which lack clear direction.
• Ability to take initiative on independent research projects. 
• Ability to deal 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 with others. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality. 
• Ability to collect and analyze data. 
• Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Knowledge of Florida laws, legal procedure, and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida state government and legislative rules and procedures.

For legislative analysts:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

For attorneys:

Good standing with The Florida Bar.

Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional experience, including experience with the legislative process, or with a relevant post-graduate degree.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.  The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Submission of Application

Interested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.com

Applications are available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine.

Accommodation for Disability 

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