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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at the State Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Why you’ll love this position:
The Division of Research for the Missouri Senate is seeking an attorney in a nonpartisan, fast-paced, multi-faceted legislative environment. This is a highly professional position working with members of the Missouri Senate at the State Capitol Building.- Draft legislation for the Missouri Senate, including bills, substitute bills and amendments
- Staff committees of the Senate, interim committees, and Senate/House Joint committees with research and analysis of legislation and topics before the committees, and draft reports for committees as necessary
- Staff the legislative sessions of the Missouri Senate by monitoring debate and providing requested changes/amendments to bills being debated on the floor of the Senate
- Prepare summaries on legislation debated in the Senate
- Review bills on matters of technical form
- Assists Senate members with topical research on matters of public policy, prepare legal opinions, analyze legislative proposals, and develop policy alternatives
- Assists members with constituent matters by obtaining information and drafting responses which require technical information
- Monitors developments in public policy and develops skills relevant to the issue areas assigned to the staff attorney
- Performs other related work as assigned
Required Qualifications:- Juris Doctorate from an accredited university or college
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to various situations, and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously while managing various interruptions and meeting deadlines as required by the legislative process
- Advanced knowledge of research methods
- Knowledge of the legislative process
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. The position may qualify individuals for the provisions of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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