Legislative Analyst / Attorney

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General Summary

This position will focus on matters related to business and professional regulation and licensing; alcoholic beverages, hotels, and restaurants; gaming and issues related to the Florida Gaming Commission; construction professionals and the Florida Building Code; and technology, data privacy and social media. 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.

Examples of Work Performed

• 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 : creating the agenda, identifying and confirming speakers, reviewing presentations, and organizing materials.
• Briefs and advises legislators verbally and in writing on issues to be discussed in committee, on the floor, or with constituents.
• 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.
• Reviews resource materials, reads industry publications, maintains knowledge of issues, communicates with industry representatives and agency personnel, and attends workshops and conferences related to the regulation of businesses and professionals, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine, hotels and restaurants, gaming and the Florida Gaming Commission, construction professionals and the Florida Building Code, and technology, data privacy and social media.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Accommodation for Disability

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

The Florida Legislature offers a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment. Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service : up to 5 years - 11 hours per month, 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month, over 10 years - 15 hours per month. Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan.

Florida Pre-Tax Plan And Deferred Compensation Plan

This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account, and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered.

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Personal Holiday

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