Attorney

MyFlorida • Tallahassee, FL • 2d ago

Attorney

Date: Sep 3, 2025

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The Florida Legislature

Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space,

and Domestic Security

Job Title

Attorney

General Summary

The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security is considering applications for the position of Attorney. In this role, the individual will conduct legal work and serve as a technical expert to a legislative committee, legislators, and the public on the subject matter under the jurisdiction of the committee. Under close supervision of the staff director and committee members, the attorney applies this expertise when researching and preparing staff analyses, reports, legislation, and amendments; responding to inquiries; and developing correspondence.

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

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 ofFlorida Statutesand 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Submission of Application

To be considered as an applicant for this position, job seekers should apply through the Legislative Job Portal.

Accommodation for Disability

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

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Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee

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