Committee Attorney

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure.
• Knowledge of the Florida Constitution.
• 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 deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• 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.
• Ability to research legal documents and legal references.
• Ability to prepare and present briefs, pleadings, and oral arguments.
• Ability to draft legislation.
• Ability to supervise people.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Three years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial hearings.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.