Legislative Analyst I - Staff Attorney Bill Drafting Division North Carolina General Assembly Raleigh NC

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Posted: Aug. 1, 2022

| Application Deadline:

5 p.m. Aug. 17, 2022

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Legislative Analyst I - Staff Attorney

Bill Drafting Division

North Carolina General Assembly

Raleigh

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 Annually

Two Positions: Bill Drafter/Generalist

About Us

The North Carolina General Assembly is the bicameral legislature of the State of North Carolina, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The North Carolina Constitution grants the General Assembly authority to make or enact laws; to establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of the citizens, their rights, duties and procedures; and to determine the consequences of certain actions.

Overview

The nonpartisan staff attorneys of the Legislative Drafting Division provide drafting services as well as legal and policy analysis for all 170 members of the North Carolina General Assembly. Staff attorneys assist legislators who request bill drafts proposing changes to the State's laws, often on novel or emerging issues. That assistance involves research and analysis of applicable law and related information to ensure the draft accomplishes the legislator's intent. Drafters must write clearly and concisely, often under tight time constraints and while juggling multiple requests. Drafters often work in teams with the Fiscal Research Division and the House and Senate appropriations committees to draft the state's multibillion-dollar biennial budget. During the legislative interim, drafters staff study committees, engage in professional development, and update multiple internal working documents and processes.

The General Assembly offers (i) competitive State salaries with opportunities for incremental promotions and raises due to a structured career progression plan, as well as longevity pay after 60 months of state service with the General Assembly, (ii) annual continuing legal education and professional development with organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislators and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government, and (iii) 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

The individual hired for this position will draft legislation related to various subject areas as needed with the expectation the individual will develop a specialized base of knowledge in an assigned area.

Examples of Duties

Draft proposed legislation (bills and budget provisions), as well as amendments and proposed committee substitutes.

Analyze laws, administrative rules, draft legislation, and other relevant materials.

Accurately summarize (orally and in writing) laws, administrative rules, and draft legislation in a manner that is understandable to both attorneys and laypersons.

Compile data and conduct legal research and analysis for individual legislators and committees, as directed.

Meet with interest groups and government agencies at the direction of a legislator or committee.

Staff legislative committees, assist with meeting arrangements, and prepare background materials.

Make presentations to legislative committees.

Perform other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies

Practical knowledge or ability to learn federal, state, and local government organization and functions.

Ability to perform legal research using appropriate methods of approach and source materials and following office procedures and norms.

Ability to prepare opinions and draft legal and legislative documents.

Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative rules and legal precedents.

Ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments.

Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.

Ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and on all policy issues.

Ability to present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability and willingness to work independently, with other members of the division, and as part of a coordinated cross-divisional team.

Ability to function as a conscientious employee with a strong work ethic who pays attention to work product and process details.

Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule and extra hours with little or no advance notice.

Ability to maintain proficiency with relevant software suites such as Office and Word-based drafting application.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

An active license to practice law in North Carolina; offers of employment extended to applicants who have sat for the Bar exam but not received their results will be conditional.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

***NC General Assembly positions are NOT subject to the State Human Resources Act (G.S. 126).***

To Apply

To apply for the Legislative Analyst I – Staff Attorney (Bill Drafter/Generalist), submit the N.C. General Assembly application packet through the General Assembly website: https://careers.ncleg.gov/

Applicants must include a copy of the following documents when submitting the online application packet:

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 should have any information identifying the applicant removed. The applicant must also include 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.

Cover letter

Résumé

Law school transcript

List of three academic or professional references and three personal references

Please Note the Following:

Application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history.

The application system will not allow for any corrections or attached documents once the applicant has submitted their application. The applicant may “save” their progress up to the closing date, but please ensure all revisions and attachments are correct before submission.

To be considered for the Legislative Analyst I – Staff Attorney (Bill Drafter/Generalist) position, all applicants must submit an NC General Assembly application and required documents of the application packet by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

Agency Contact Information:

North Carolina General Assembly

Human 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.***

An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government

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