Legislative Analyst I - Staff Attorney (Local Government)

JOB ***Recruitment Range: $65,000 – $80,000 Annually***OVERVIEW – LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS DIVISION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY; STAFF ATTORNEY POSITIONThe Legislative Analysis Division (LAD) is a legal research and analysis division of the nonpartisan Central Staff of the North Carolina General Assembly.
It provides services to legislative committees and all 170 legislators regardless of chamber or political party.
LAD Staff Attorneys assist standing policy committees that review bills under consideration by the General Assembly.
Committee staffing includes analyzing bills, producing summaries of bills, drafting amendments, answering questions related to bills before the committee, and advising members regarding the operation of the committees.
LAD Staff Attorneys also assist oversight committees; provide legal, policy, and general information to legislators and legislative committees; and draft bills on a limited basis.
The General Assembly offers (i) competitive State salaries with opportunities for incremental promotions and raises, as well as longevity pay after 60 months of State service with the General Assembly, (ii) remote work opportunities when the legislature is not in session, (iii) paid parental leave, (iv) pay for professional licenses necessary for employment at the General Assembly, (v) professional development with organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislatures, and (vi) the opportunity to work with legislators and stakeholders from all political parties and across State and local government while gaining firsthand knowledge of the legislative process.
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe individual hired for this position will perform the general duties of an LAD Staff Attorney as outlined in the overview and duties.
This individual will also develop a specialized base of knowledge in local government law, among other areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Staffs standing committees: assists with development of agendas; analyzes and summarizes legislation; drafts legislation, including proposed committee substitutes and amendments; answers questions related to legislation considered by committees; assists with answering questions on parliamentary procedure related to the conduct of standing committee business.
Staffs interim committees: assists with development of agendas and identification of speakers; assists with meeting arrangements; prepares background materials; assists with drafting of committee reports and legislative proposals; assists with answering questions on parliamentary procedure related to the conduct of interim committee business.
Conducts legal and general research to respond to information and constituent requests from legislators.
Makes presentations on current law and proposed legislation.
Meets one-on-one with legislators to discuss issues and answer questions.
Meets with interest groups and government agencies on behalf of committees and individual legislators.
Submits work product to colleagues for feedback and review.
Develops work priorities and assignments at the request of or in consultation with senior staff.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES An applicant for the Staff Attorney position should be able to: Analyze and interpret legislation, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative rules and regulations, and caselaw.
Present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and be comfortable with public speaking.
Perform legal, policy, and general research.
Develop practical knowledge of federal, State, and local government organization and functions.
Develop practical knowledge of the legislative process.
Develop a specialized base of knowledge in one or more assigned areas.
Function as a conscientious employee with a strong work ethic and attention to work product and process details.
Work collegially and cooperatively with members of the Division and other Central Staff, legislators, political staff, and the public.
Work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties on all policy issues.
Maintain composure under pressure, particularly under adverse conditions and time pressures, exercise good judgement, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, including willingness to learn other subject areas to meet the Division’s staffing needs.
Work extended schedules to meet the needs of the General Assembly.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ***NC General Assembly positions are NOT subject to the State Human Resources Act.
***Instructions: To apply for the Legislative Analyst I – Staff Attorney position, submit the NC General Assembly application through the NC General Assembly website: https://careers.
ncleg.
gov/.
An applicant must also attach a copy of the following documents when submitting the online application: A cover letter that includes the reasons the applicant is interested in this specific position and discussion of relevant experience and interest.
Applicants are encouraged to not restate information found on their résumé in the cover letter.
Résumé.
Law school transcript.
List of three academic or professional references and three personal references, including name, address, email address, telephone number, and relationship to applicant.
Writing sample: Evaluation of writing samples is an important part of the selection process.
The writing sample should reflect only the applicant's own work and must be accompanied by a separate note indicating the extent to which the sample has been edited by another.
There is no maximum allowed length for a writing sample, but a writing sample exceeding five pages may not be considered in its entirety.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a writing sample that demonstrates their skills in legal analysis and writing and to not submit a writing sample that consists of significant legal boilerplate or legal form language.
Please Note the Following: The application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history.
To be considered for the Legislative Analyst I – Staff Attorney (Local Government) position, all applicants must submit an NC General Assembly application and necessary documents by 5:00 P.
M.
on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Agency Contact Information: North Carolina General AssemblyHuman Resources Office(919) 715-1210***Due to the expected large volume of applications we will receive, we will be unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.
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