Attorney or Research Analyst

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.

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.