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Assists with legal research in evaluating state statutes and preparation of legal opinions on questions submitted by authorized persons.
Provides legal counsel and advice to Legislators and legislative committees on the less complex 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 of Florida Statutes and on other matters in question for Legislators and staff, and answers telephone inquiries and composes routine responses to constituents.
Analyzes and objectively summarizes proposed legislation to determine its effectiveness and the impact of its passage on the state and other entities and individuals.
Researches and drafts legislation and amendments to legislation at the direction of the staff director or leadership team.
Assists in planning briefings to include agenda, speakers, presentations, and materials.
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.
Conceives, plans, and conducts research projects.
Prepares oral and written reports on research and other work such as end of session reports, interim projects, and oversight reports which include recommendations for legislative action.
Provides information and problem-solving assistance to legislators, their constituents, and the public.
Prepares letters, summaries, talk-sheets or speeches, reports, and informational memoranda on issues at the request of the leadership team 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 personnel, and the public.
Serves as liaison with state agencies.
Performs other related duties as required.
Attorney (Justice, Finance & Taxation) - Office of the Minority Leader
Tallahassee, FLPosted 6 months ago
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