Legislative Attorney

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time,Full-time

Oklahoma City, OK

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Legislative Attorney position at the Oklahoma State Senate involves working within a non-partisan team to assist in crafting and navigating legislation. The role requires strong legal research, writing, and communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze legal compliance of proposed legislation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to improving the state of Oklahoma through effective legal support.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal review of proposed legislation by analyzing compliance with federal and state laws.
• Conduct legal research of various federal laws, state laws, and other legal precedents.
• Draft memoranda and bill draft language as requested.
• Attend committee meetings and hearings to provide guidance on legal questions and procedural matters.
• Review executive appointments that require Senate approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed as an attorney in the State of Oklahoma.
• Possess legal knowledge to identify potential issues in proposed legislation.
• Knowledge of research methodology and analytical techniques.
• Ability to multitask various projects and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the legislative process and terminology is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on legislative work experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Excellent state employee benefits package.