Attorney (Florida House of Representatives)

This position functions as a legal expert on environmental matters and conservation of Florida’s natural resources, including air, water, land, wildlife, and forestry. Under supervision of the staff director and policy chief, the attorney applies this expertise when researching and preparing staff analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responding to inquiries; and developing correspondence. The attorney also provides counsel and advice to 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.
• Conducts state and federal legal research and analyzes and interprets state and federal laws and regulations.
• Drafts legislation and amendments to legislation. 
• Monitors and coordinates the progress of committee legislation through committees of reference and on the floor.
• Monitors the implementation of legislation by the Executive branch and the interpretation of legislation by the Judicial branch to ascertain whether legislative intent is met.
• Keeps abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned area of responsibility by monitoring agency rulemaking, collecting resource materials, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, and communicating with agency personnel.
• Prepares oral and written reports on research and committee work such as end of session committee reports, interim projects, and oversight reports.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal research methods. 
• Knowledge of committee subject area.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure. 
• Skill in reading comprehension, analysis, research, and organization. 
• 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, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to take action in situations that lack clear direction. 
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of legislators and their staff, the public, and lobbyists. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. 
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the committee staff. 
• Ability to conduct in-depth, carefully documented, and credible analysis under minimal supervision within established deadlines.
• Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
• Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations.
• Ability to collect and analyze data. 
• Ability to perform legal writing and prepare various legal documents. 
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar. Will consider applicants who recently took the Florida Bar Exam.

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.