Legislative Committee Analyst -Legislative Research Commission (Non-Merit)

Job Duties

• Drafts legislation
• Provides statutory committee reviews
• Reviews administrative regulations
• Communicates information in a detailed and concise manner for legislators, staff, and non-staff as requested
• Researches and analyzes issues related to the committee’s jurisdiction
• Communicates with Committee Staff Administrator and other committee staff about assignments
• Serves on multidisciplinary task forces and research projects
• Helps arrange committee meetings and provides assistance at meetings
• Works with other LRC staff on the production of related and applicable LRC publications
• Learns agency policies and procedures and attends training as needed or directed

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under general direction and seeks assistance as needed
• Able to handle issues of limited scope and complexity requiring consistent exercise of independent judgment
• Analytical and research skills
• Willingness to assist other committees and research issues not related to committee’s jurisdiction
• Ability to understand the legislative process, the bill drafting application, and/or statutory committee processes as applicable
• Ability to meet short deadlines
• Ability to work in team environment and willingness to work with other agencies, legislators, and the public
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Windows Office products, or demonstrated ability to learn Windows Office products
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan manner and to avoid any partisan activities or what may be perceived as partisan activities

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Juris Doctor preferred
• Master’s or Ph.D. in public policy or field related to committee’s jurisdiction will also be considered
• Policy or committee subject matter experience may be substituted for education requirements if deemed appropriate
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Experience and knowledge relating to legal drafting and/or interpretation is preferred
• Subject matter knowledge in the areas of banking, consumer finance, insurance, and/or securities is beneficial, but not required