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Attorney or Research Analyst

Ohio BWC (official)
OHIO-Franklin County-ColumbusPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description

Attorney or Research Analyst

About us

The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting, research, budget and fiscal analysis, training, and other services. We serve all members of the General Assembly and are trusted to provide objective, nonbiased, and confidential services to enable members to make informed policy decisions. We foster a professional work atmosphere that includes a system of review, collaboration, and support to help employees meet our commitment to excellence.

Job opportunity

LSC's Office of Research and Drafting (ORD) is seeking to fill an Attorney or Research Analyst position. The day-to-day duties of an ORD staffer vary depending on the activity of the General Assembly. Duties include:

  • Drafting legislation in the form of bills and amendments at the direction of legislators and their staff;

  • Researching topics on behalf of legislators and providing written or verbal summaries to the member or their staff;

  • Analyzing legislation;

  • Attending committee hearings, tracking bills as they move through the legislative process, and providing assistance to legislators on the committee;

  • Creating written resources for the General Assembly on topics of legislative interest.

Salary and benefits

The current starting salary for new professional ORD staff is $65,000. We offer our staff merit-based salary increases, opportunities to learn and grow in their careers, and a comprehensive state benefit package.

Characteristics of a strong candidate

  • Strong interest in non-partisan public service and making a difference in state government in a strategic supporting role;

  • Extensive writing and self-editing experience, in either a professional or educational setting;

  • Desire to always be learning new things; and

  • Pride in being part of the legislative process.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Minimum qualifications

  • Graduate degree (J.D., master's, or doctorate degree) that includes significant writing opportunities;

  • Experience in conducting research and writing papers in a school or work environment;

  • Ability to communicate in a concise, timely, and effective manner; and

  • Willingness to limit public political and advocacy activity to avoid giving any appearance of bias in work.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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