• House Drafter (Bill Drafting Service)

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    House Drafter (Bill Drafting Service)

     

    Date: Apr 12, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 804966

     

    Agency: Florida Legislature

     

    Working Title: House Drafter (Bill Drafting Service)

     

    Pay Plan: Legislature

     

    Salary: Commensurate with Experience

     

    Do not click the Apply button. Submit an application here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/House/jobs/4538925/drafter) at GovernmentJobs.com

    General Summary

    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 aForm 1 – Statement of Financial Interests (https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/2023/form/1/instructions/print) with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

     

    Examples of Work Performed

     

    + 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 abreast of new and ongoing issues affecting assigned subject matter areas.

    + Provides research and drafting assistance for periodic updates to the drafting manual.

    + Performs other related duties as required.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    + Knowledge of legal terminology.

    + Knowledge of Florida laws and agency rules, especially in assigned subject areas.

    + Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database 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 in situations 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.

    Minimum 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.

     

    Submission of Application

     

    Do not click the Apply button. Submit an application here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/House/jobs/4538925/drafter) at GovernmentJobs.com

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee