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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Legislative Attorney/Analyst I in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Legislative Attorney/Analyst I
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Legislative Attorney/Analyst I
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
199204
Department
Louisiana House of Representatives
Opening Date
08/23/2024
Closing Date
9/23/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Supplemental Information
The Louisiana House of Representatives, House Legislative Services (HLS), is seeking to fill a full-time Legislative Attorney/Analyst I position for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
The starting salary for a legislative analyst is $57,010. The starting salary for an attorney is $61,000.
HLS attorneys and legislative analysts use verbal and written communication skills to assist House members in converting their policy decisions into bill draft language in a manner which properly fits within the confines of existing Louisiana law. HLS provides non-partisan, non-political bill drafting, constitutional analysis, committee staffing, and amendment preparation equally to all members of the House of Representatives irrespective of their party or political affiliation. Position may require frequent and significant compensated overtime during legislative sessions (typically January through June). Position may also require in-state travel for the purpose of staffing meetings held outside of the state capitol.
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive public sector salary (dependent on experience), participation in the state defined benefit pension system (guaranteed once vested), robust health insurance plans, paid time off (starting at 12 days annual and 12 days sick leave per year, plus approximately 10 state holidays per year), and available participation in the state’s deferred compensation program. Position allows a limited flexible work schedule outside of legislative sessions. Position does not require billable hours or litigation. May qualify for reduced student loan payments or loan forgiveness based on federal public service loan forgiveness program qualifications.
Specific Job Duties:
Researches and drafts legislative instruments and amendments within the jurisdiction of the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs, which includes elections, campaign finance, governmental ethics, dual officeholding, redistricting, legislative rules and procedures, Open Meetings Law, and Public Records Law. Reviews legislative instruments referred to committee for technical, legal, and substantive issues. Assists the House members in the subject matter areas within the committee's jurisdiction. Attends agency, board, commission, and stakeholder meetings within the committee's jurisdiction.
Minimum Requirements:
Attorneys must possess a license to practice law in Louisiana and remain in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association. Analysts must possess, at minimum, a bachelor's degree from an accredited university; law degree preferred.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed job application (see below) to Cortny Jarrell by email at jarrellc@legis.la.gov.
Applications may be submitted by mail to:
Cortny Jarrell, State Capitol Annex Building, P.O. Box 44197, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4197.
Failure to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination.
The job application can be found at:
https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Staff/pdf/2020ApplicationFullTimeEmployment.pdf
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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