Committee Attorney

This is highly complex legal work providing professional legal counsel, advice and representation to the chair and vice chair of a committee. An employee in a position allocated to this class serves as the senior legal expert to a legislative committee and lead for the other attorneys in the committee.Financial Disclosure Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, Florida Statutes, 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Supervises and participates in conducting complex legal research in highly technical and specialized areas requiring extensive legal experience.Prepares and drafts legal opinions involving statute and rule interpretation.Analyzes and drafts legislative bills, resolutions, and amendments for the committee where a thorough knowledge of the existing statutes and statutory requirements in drafting legislative bills is required.Supervises and participates in rendering legal counsel and advice to the committee chair and vice chair in developing agency programs and regulations, and in interpreting state and federal legislative acts requiring extensive legal experience, knowledge of the law, and the exercise of a high degree of independent judgment.Recommends needed changes to legislation based upon trends in case law, agency comment or citizen request.Performs legal research concerning the interpretation of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for the committee chair or vice chair; answers telephone inquiries and composes responses to constituents.Serves as the lead attorney, coordinating and supervising the work of the other attorneys on the committee.Reviews agency action pursuant to Chapter 120, the Administrative Procedures Act, to identify instances of the invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority; monitors Florida court cases and administrative decisions and advises agencies in committee subject areas accordingly; prepares and presents proposed objections to full committee; reviews statutes passed each session and calls to the attention of the agencies all those which may require administrative rule promulgation, repeal or amendment.Maintains communications with agency heads, or their assigned deputies, assistants, and agency general counsel.Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar and three years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings.SalarySalary commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.Submission of ApplicationInterested parties may apply to GovernmentJobs.comApplications are available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine to send to: Office of Administration & Professional Development Florida House of Representatives 402 South Monroe Street, 1201 Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399or email HouseAPD@FLHouse.govAccommodation for Disability If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.